Overall Score
70.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#478)70.2
Performance(#1386)70.8
Camera(#448)53.4
Display(#813)88.5
Battery(#800)67.5
Build(#1765)77.8
Comparisons Featuring vivo iQOO 9
Short Review
- The vivo iQOO 9 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, weighing 200g.
- Its 6.56-inch AMOLED display offers vibrant colors with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring smooth visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, it delivers high performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU, available in configurations of 8GB or 12GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 48 MP main sensor with gimbal OIS, a 13 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 4350mAh battery supports 120W fast charging, allowing for rapid power replenishment.
- Running on Android 12 with Funtouch 12, the software interface is user-friendly and responsive.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality.
- It is available in multiple colors, including Legend and Phoenix Orange.
- Overall, the vivo iQOO 9 combines premium build quality, impressive display, and robust performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, February 23
Announced2022, February 23
DescriptionNot to be confused with vivo iQOO 9 for China
Display
Size6.56"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionPanda Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4350 mAh
Battery Details4350 mAh
Charging Details120W wired, 50% in 6 min, 100% in 18 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions159.1 x 75.1 x 8.6 or 8.7 mm
Weight200 g
MaterialsGlass front (Panda Glass), aluminum frame, glass back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsLegend, Alpha, Phoenix Orange
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 12, Funtouch 12
OS VersionAndroid 12, Funtouch 12
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo