iQoo is said to be launching the iQoo 9 series of smartphones in China early next month. It is expected to arrive in India in late January or early February. The Vivo sub-brand is expected to skip the release of the iQoo 8 series in India, launching in China in August. iQoo recently confirmed its plans to launch a powered flagship phone by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. This smartphone is said to be rumored iQoo 9. Additionally, a recent leak claims to hint at the battery size and fast charging capabilities of the iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro.
The leak comes from known tippers Panda is Bald on Weibo, who stated that iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro will have a 4,700mAh battery. Both of these handsets are expected to also support 120W fast charging. While comparing, iQoo 8 and iQoo 8 Pro supports 120W fast charging but has different sized batteries. iQoo 8 has a 4,350mAh battery and iQoo 8 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery.
iQoo 9 specs (tentative)
No official word regarding iQoo 9 series yet, but leak in the past announced the reveal of the alleged specifications of the basic iQoo 9 handset. It is expected to combine its highest-end Qualcomm SoC with a new cooling system to maintain optimal temperatures. iQoo 9 is said to feature a second-generation display chipset to enhance the image on the screen. Additionally, it is said to feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The smartphone is said to have a number of gaming-oriented features, including force-sensitive shoulder buttons on both sides for gaming. It is said to be equipped with dual x-axis linear motors for vibration feedback. The phone is expected to feature a micro-head gimbal mechanism for its camera. Notably, this feature was previously only offered on the iQoo 8 Pro model.
