iQOO Z5: Design
iQOO has refreshed its mid-range smartphone portfolio with the launch of the iQOO Z5 in India. The device has a subtle single tone finish at the back panel. The upper left corner houses a big vertical camera module with three sensors and an LED flash. The iQOO branding is inscribed at the bottom left. The iQOO Z5 weighs 193.00 grams and measures 164.70 x 76.68 x 8.49mm in dimensions. Upfront, the iQOO Z5bestows a massive 6.67-inch LCD display that supports 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution. The panel also supports HDR 10, TUV Rheinland certification, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 120Hz refresh rate. This high-resolution panel is well complemented with FHD videos and graphic-rich gameplay.
iQOO Z5: Hardware Performance
The iQOO Z5 gets its power from Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 778G processor. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G, Galaxy A52s 5G, and the Xiaomi Civi are amongst the other recent SD 778G processor phones grabbing the audience’s attention in the modern market. The octa-core Qualcomm chipset is based on a 6nm fabrication process and has Adreno 612L GPU support. This processor is claimed to deliver boosted gaming and other general performance. The iQOO Z5 comes with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. This high capacity RAM will ensure a smoother multitasking experience and quick app loading time. The smartphone offers up to 256GB internal storage capacity which will is sufficient to store images, videos, and other document files.
iQOO Z5: Price To Specs Ratio
The iQOO Z5 comes in dual RAM and storage options. For the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration, you will have to spend Rs. 23,990. Whereas, the top model which packs 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration will be up for grabs at Rs. 26,990. The color options you can select from are Arctic Dawn and Mystic Space. The pricing for the latest iQOO mid-range phone is decent for the Indian audience. A sub Rs. 25,000 price tag makes it competitive in the market.
iQOO Z5: Camera Performance
The iQOO Z5 imaging setup includes three cameras at the rear and a single camera upfront. The back panel features a 64MP primary sensor which has an f/2.2 aperture and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. There is also a 2MP macro sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture. The rear cameras support multiple shooting modes including portrait mode, panorama, and super night mode for low light photography. The photography setup is adequate for daily as well as specific occasions. The device further employs a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.
iQOO Z5: Important/ Highlight Features
The iQOO Z5’s remaining highlight features include a fingerprint scanner integrated within the power key and Origin OS-based Android 11 OS. The device also offers 4D gaming vibration with a dedicated linear motor. The handset is equipped with a big 5,000 battery that supports 44W Flash Charge tech.
iQOO Z5: Verdict
The iQOO Z5 is one of the good options to be considered under Rs. 25,000 in India. The handset goes up against the likes of the Poco F3 GT and the OnePlus Nord 2 both of which are the popular mid-range 5G phones in the country. The iQOO Z5 beats the competition by offering game-centric features at an affordable price tag. Also, we get to see a Snapdragon processor instead of MediaTek's Dimensity SoC for a change.
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The smartphone comes with powerful Snapdragon 778G processor, massive battery, high-end refresh rate. If you are looking for best gaming phone under 24k than this will be the best choice.
The phone comes in two configurations: 8GB and 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM type and both the variants come with support expandable RAM by up to 4 GB and internal storage.
The phone comes with 6.67 inch IPS LCD FHD+ display.
The smartphone runs on FunTouch OS based on Android 11.
Yes, the smartphone has 4D game vibration with Linear Motor for an immersive gaming experience. It also gets an Ultra Game mode 2.0 for access to all the game functions in one place.
The phone comes in two unique colors Mystic Space and Arctic Dawn.
For selfies and video-calling it has 16MP selfie shooter camera placed at punch-hole cutout module.
iQOO Z5 5G has a triple-camera setup on the back, which features 64MP Auto Focus main camera supported by GW3 sensor, along with 8MP wider view and a 2MP macro camera to capture 4cm closeup shots. It supports the features like Dual-View mode, Super Night Mode and so on.
The phone supports a screen refresh rate of 120Hz.
Yes, the smartphone supports 5G network.
The device is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with 44W flash-charging support which helps refuel iQOO Z5 5G in no time.
The smartphone features Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, a 6nm chip with eight CPU cores.
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