iQoo Z9x 5G: Key Features Unveiled Before May 16 India Launch; Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC Confirmed

iQoo Z9x 5G: Expected Configuration for India – 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage

The iQoo Z9x 5G is poised for its India debut on May 16, with iQoo India recently unveiling key specifications that align closely with its Chinese counterpart. Following the design confirmation and Amazon availability announcement for the Indian variant, the smartphone is set to bring robust performance and feature enhancements to the market. Notably, the iQoo Z9x 5G will be a companion to the iQoo Z9 5G, which made its Indian debut just this March.

Ahead of its official launch, iQoo India has detailed some crucial specifications through an Amazon microsite. Central to its performance will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, promising significant computational power and efficiency. The smartphone boasts an impressive AnTuTu score of 560,000, positioning it as a frontrunner in its segment for speed and responsiveness.

In specifics, iQoo India’s disclosures indicate that the benchmark testing leading to this score was conducted on an 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. This strongly hints that the iQoo Z9x 5G will be initially offered in India with an 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration, catering to users looking for substantial memory and storage capabilities.

Additionally, the company has confirmed that the iQoo Z9x 5G will support virtual RAM expansion up to an additional 8GB, further enhancing multitasking capabilities and overall performance. Moreover, it will accommodate up to 1TB of expandable storage via a microSD card, catering to users’ needs for ample storage for media, apps, and files.

With these specifications and features, the iQoo Z9x 5G aims to deliver a compelling package for Indian consumers seeking a blend of high-performance hardware and versatile storage options in their next smartphone purchase. The May 16 launch event promises to unveil more details, including pricing and availability, solidifying iQoo’s position in the competitive mid-range 5G smartphone market in India.

iQoo Z9x 5G is also confirmed to get a 6.72-inch display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak local brightness. It will carry an AI-backed 5-megapixel dual rear camera unit. The phone will ship with Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 and get two years of Android updates with three years of security patches.

The iQoo Z9x 5G Indian variant will be the first in its segment to come with an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. It will also be equipped with dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio certification, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.