We know iQOO’s “Z” series smartphones as value-for-money options in the mid-range and budget categories, offering top-notch performance. The Z9 series is no exception, with the recent launch of the iQOO Z9s 5G and iQOO Z9s Pro 5G smartphones. In this article, we’ll focus on the iQOO Z9s 5G.
The iQOO Z9s 5G comes in two colors: Titanium Matte and Onyx Green, and is available in three variants: 8GB + 126GB/256GB and 12GB + 256GB. The base variant is priced at ₹19,999, but during early sales with card discounts, it can be purchased for ₹17,999. The Z9s 5G shares many similar features and specs with the Z9s Pro 5G, although there are some differences, such as a more powerful chipset, higher brightness, and a better camera setup in the Z9s Pro 5G.
Talking about the features of the Z9s 5G, it sports a 6.77-inch 3D curved FHD+ resolution display, and for protection, it comes with SCHOTT Xensation-Alpha support, making the display almost identical to that of the Z9s Pro 5G. The Z9s 5G offers 1800 nits of peak brightness, while the Z9s Pro 5G has an even higher peak brightness of 4500 nits.
Among other features, the Z9s 5G is powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, known for battery efficiency. For photography, it features a 50 MP Sony IMX882 primary lens and a 2 MP macro lens, along with an Aura Light and LED flash. For selfies, it carries on iQOO’s legacy with a 16 MP single setup. The smartphone is equipped with a large 5500 mAh battery that supports 44W fast wired charging. For more details on features, specs, and benchmark scores, see below.
Launched date :- 21 August 2024
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Releasing date :- 29 August 2024
IQOO Z9s 5G – Full Specs
| DESIGN | |
|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, Plastic frame, Polycarbonate back panel, IP64 rating |
| Height | 163.72 mm |
| Width | 75 mm |
| Thickness | 7.49 mm |
| Weight | Titanium – 180g Green – 182g |
| Colors | Titanium Matte & Onyx Green |
| DISPLAY | |
| Type | 3D curved-AMOLED display, FHD+, 1.07B colors, HDR10+, Brightness 1800 nits (Peak) |
| Size | 6.77-inch (17.20cm) |
| Resolution | 2392×1080 Pixels (~388 PPI Density), 20:9 Ratio |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 93.13%, Punch Hole |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz, 2000 Hz (Instant TSR) |
| Max Video Playback | 4k @60fps, HDR video playback support |
| Protection | SCHOTT Xensation-Alpha |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (TSMC 4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x Arm Cortex-A78 up to 2.5Ghz & 4x Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz) |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615 MP2 |
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Setup & Resolution | Dual Rear Camera Setup, 2 MP (Macro), f/2.4 |
| Camera Features | OIS+EIS, Portrait, Panorama, Supermoon, Slow-motion, Time-lapse, Digital Zoom, HDR |
| Camera Sensors | Main – Sony IMX882 |
| Video Recording | 720p @120/240fps, 1080p @30/60fps, 4k @30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | |
|---|---|
| Setup & Resolution | Single Front Camera Setup, |
| Camera Features | Portrait, Dual-view video mode, Night mode, Live photo, HDR |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL 3P9SP04 |
| Video Recording | 1080p @30fps |
| INTERNAL | |
| Card Slot | No |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB & 12GB + 256GB |
| NETWORK & CONNECTIVITY | |
| SIM Size | Dual, Nano SIM |
| SIM Bands | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G (Peak download speed 3.27 Gbps)
4G Bands : B- 1, 3, 5, 8, 28B, 38, 40, 41 3G & 2G : All necessary bands are available |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Operating System | Android V14 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14.0 |
| Update Policy | 3 years security update & 2 years major OS update |
| Features | AI object remover, AI image enhanced, Wet touch display |
| BATTERY | |
| Type | Li-ion 5500 mAh, Non-Removable |
| Charging | 44W Wired FlashCharge(Charger available in box), 7.5W reversed wired charging support |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| SOUND & SENSORS | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res audio support |
| Audio Jack | No |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In display fingerprint sensor (Optical) |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient light, E-Compass |
| Model Number | I2403 |
| PRICE | |
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹ 19,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹ 21,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹ 23,999 |
IQOO Z9s 5G – AnTuTu Scores
To achieve the maximum benchmark scores, the 12GB + 256GB variant of the smartphone was used. In the AnTuTu benchmark, the smartphone achieved a total score of 700,682, with contributions of 216,837 from the CPU and 147,291 from the GPU.
With LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage support, the smartphone recorded a score of 74,235 in the speed test. Interestingly, despite having UFS 2.2 storage in the Z9s Pro 5G, the score is slightly lower, though the Z9s 5G’s storage test performance is comparable to that of UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone’s read and write speeds are both recorded at 982.7 MB/s.
| IQOO Z9s 5G | AnTuTu Scores (V10.3.1) |
|---|---|
| CPU | 216837 |
| GPU | 147291 |
| Memory | 168894 |
| UX | 167660 |
| Total score | 700682 |
IQOO Z9s 5G – Geekbench Scores
Powered by the MTK Dimensity 7300 chip, the Z9s 5G smartphone achieved a score of 1,044 for single-core and 3,011 for multi-core in Geekbench. These scores indicate that the smartphone can easily handle single-threaded and multi-threaded apps and tasks. For GPU-related tasks, it scored 2,579 points in the OpenCL test. Considering these scores in the under ₹20K smartphone segment, they are impressive, ensuring lag-free multitasking, smooth operation of heavy apps, and an enhanced gaming experience.
| IQOO Z9s 5G | Geekbench Score (V6.3.0) |
|---|---|
| Single-Core score | 1044 |
| Multi-Core score | 3011 |
| OpenCL score | 2579 |
IQOO Z9s 5G – Pros & Cons
- Gorgeous looks with strong SCHOTT Xensation protection and IP64 rating
- Beautiful 3D curved AMOLED panel
- Powerful MTK Dimensity 7300 processor
- 50 MP main camera with IMX882 sensor
- Good selfie camera
- 5500 mAh a big battery
- Great multimedia experience
- Impressive in hand feel
- Selfie camera maximum 1080p @30fps video recording, not 60fps support
- Old generations LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage support
- Software experience and update policy could be better
