iQoo launched the Neo 9 Pro in February, followed by the more affordable iQoo Z9 last month. The latter offers some of the best mid-range specifications in the segment. We've spent some time testing the iQoo Z9's day-to-day performance, camera quality, and battery endurance. This handset competes with other smartphones around the Rs. 20,000 mark in India, such as the Realme 12+ 5G and Moto G84 5G, as well as the more expensive Honor X9b and Nothing Phone 2a.

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iQOO Z9 5G Summary

iQOO Z9 5G mobile was launched on 12th March 2024. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.67-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels (FHD+) at a pixel density of 394 pixels per inch (ppi). iQOO Z9 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The iQOO Z9 5G runs Android 14 and is powered by a 5,000mAh non-removable battery. The iQOO Z9 5G supports 44W Flash Charge fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the iQOO Z9 5G on the rear packs a dual camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary camera, and a 2-megapixel (f/2.4) camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.

The iQOO Z9 5G runs Funtouch OS 14 is based on Android 14 and packs 128GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000GB). The iQOO Z9 5G is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The iQOO Z9 5G measures 163.17 x 75.81 x 7.83mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 188.00 grams. It was launched in Brushed Green and Graphene Blue colours. It features an IP54 rating for dust and water protection.

Connectivity options on the iQOO Z9 5G include Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi Direct, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India) , and 5G with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

As of 12th January 2026, iQOO Z9 5G price in India starts at Rs. 17,499.

iQOO Z9 5G Price in India

iQOO Z9 5G price in India starts from ₹ 17,499. The lowest price of iQOO Z9 5G is ₹ 17,499 at Amazon on 12th January 2026.

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Available Variants

8GB RAM

128GB STORAGE

iQOO Z9 5G (8GB,128GB)

8GB RAM

256GB STORAGE

iQOO Z9 5G (8GB,256GB)

iQOO Z9 5G Full Specifications

General

Brand	iQOO
Model	Z9 5G
Price in India	₹17,499
Release date	12th March 2024
Launched in India	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	163.17 x 75.81 x 7.83
Weight (g)	188.00
IP rating	IP54
Battery capacity (mAh)	5,000
Removable battery	No
Fast charging	44W Flash Charge
Colours	Brushed Green, Graphene Blue

Display

Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+
Screen size (inches)	6.67
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	394

Hardware

Processor	octa-core
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 7200
RAM	8GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	1000

Camera

Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)
No. of Rear Cameras	2
Front camera	16-megapixel (f/2.0)
No. of Front Cameras	1

Software

Operating system	Android 14
Skin	Funtouch OS 14

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 ax
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30
NFC	No
USB Type-C	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
5G	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
5G	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes