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iQOO Z9 India launch confirmed, key specs and design officially revealed ahead of the event

iQOO is gearing up for the launch of its latest offering – the iQOO Z9 5G – in India. The launch date is likely under wraps because the brand is focusing on the launch of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, which will be unveiled on February 22. Here is a look at the expected price and features of the iQOO Z9.

In Short

  • The iQOO Z9 will launch in India soon.
  • The upcoming 5G phone will be available via Amazon.
  • It is expected to be priced under Rs 30,000.

iQOO is gearing up for the launch of its latest offering – the iQOO Z9 5G – in India. The launch date is likely under wraps because the brand is focusing on the launch of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, which will be unveiled on February 22. So, the iQOO Z9 will likely be a much cheaper version and is expected to be priced under Rs 30,000, whereas the Neo 9 Pro could be priced under Rs 40,000. Ahead of the event, iQOO has confirmed the design and a few key features of the Z9 smartphone. Here are the details.

iQOO Z9 5G India launch confirmed, design and key features revealed by company

The teasers of the iQOO Z9 5G have been posted online, providing a glimpse of its appearance. The handset showcases a striking matte green patterned finish, accentuated by a distinct rectangular camera module in black. Within this module, two rear camera sensors are housed in vertically arranged circular cutouts, accompanied by an LED flash unit.

Notably, the camera system seemingly features a premium aspherical lens with support for optical image stabilization (OIS), promising better photography capabilities. The 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary sensor is confirmed with OIS support. In addition to this, iQOO is quite confident about the performance of the new 5G phone.

The iQOO Z9 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, and the company is claiming that it is “the fastest phone in its segment.” iQOO hasn’t revealed the price segment, but we expect it to be priced under Rs 30,000. While exact specifications are yet to be confirmed, previous leaks suggest the presence of a 1.5K OLED display and a massive 6,000mAh battery.

The device could come with 8GB of RAM and run on the latest Android 14-based operating system. Furthermore, the device will likely boast advanced connectivity features, including support for Bluetooth 5.3, as confirmed by a previous Bluetooth SIG listing. The rest of the details are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

This article was published on India Today.

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Honor X9b, Choice Watch, and Choice X5 earbuds launched in India: Price and other details

The Honor X9b has been launched in India under Rs 30,000. This is the second 5G smartphone from the brand after Honor made its comeback in India last year. Here are the prices and other details.

The Honor X9b has been launched in India under Rs 30,000. This is the second 5G smartphone from the brand after Honor made its comeback in India last year. The company has also taken wraps off its first smartwatch, which is called Honor Choice Watch. Alongside these two products, Honor also announced its budget Choice X5 wireless earbuds. Here is everything you need to know about the latest Honor products.

Honor X9b, Watch, Choice X5 earbuds launched: India prices

The Honor X9b is priced at Rs 25,999 in India, which is for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. As part of the launch, the company has announced a bank offer as well. With ICICI bank cards, one will be able to buy the Honor smartphone at an effective price of Rs 22,999. The sale will take place on February 16 at 12:00PM. The Honor Choice Watch will be on sale for Rs 5,999, whereas its new set of wireless earbuds will be available with a price tag of Rs 1,999. The watch will be up for sale on February 24, and the earbuds will be available starting February 16.

Honor X9b: Specs, features

The newly launched Honor X9b has a curved panel and slim profile. There is a punch-hole cutout on the front for a single selfie camera. The back has a triple camera setup, which is accompanied by a flash. It even has a leather finish on the rear panel, which should offer a good grip on the device.

The Honor X9b features a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED screen. It is powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC under the hood, similar to the newly launched Realme 12 Pro. It is backed by 12GB of RAM. For optics, there is a triple rear camera setup, including a 108-megapixel main sensor, a 5-megapixel sensor, and a 2-megapixel camera. Under the hood, the device features a 5,800mAh battery. This is a bigger unit compared to the current industry standard, and if the software is well-optimized, then we can expect better battery life. You can wait for our detailed review to know more about it.

You don’t get a charger in the retail box along with the smartphone. As part of the launch, the company is offering a charger for free with the phone for a limited period. Additionally, there is a single speaker on this device, which one will find at the bottom side.

Honor Choice X5 earbuds: Features

The Honor Choice X5 earbuds offer 30dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and the company is also claiming that people will get up to 35 hours with the case. This one has an in-ear design and there will also be a companion app.

Honor Choice Watch: Features

The new Honor Choice Watch comes with a 1.95-inch AMOLED Ultra-thin display, built-in GPS, one-click SOS calling, and up to 12 days of claimed battery life. There is also a built-in Honor Health app, which the company says is designed to “monitor health benefits.” Here, one will also find outdoor and fitness activities with 120 workout modes, as per the details revealed by Honor. It also features 5 ATM water resistance, so the brand is claiming that users will be able to use the watch while swimming and surfing. The brand is claiming that consumers will get up to 12 days of battery life with this watch.