Overall Score
75.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#135)75.6
Performance(#226)83.3
Camera(#411)53.5
Display(#806)88.5
Battery(#113)85.5
Build(#11612)66.8
Comparisons Featuring vivo iQOO 9 (China)
Short Review
- The vivo iQOO 9 features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.5 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 206g, available in White, Orange, and Black.
- Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, delivering vibrant visuals at a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU, available with up to 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 4700mAh battery supports 120W fast charging and wireless charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- Running on Android 12 with OriginOS Ocean, the software experience is smooth and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The device lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers, focusing on a streamlined design.
- Overall, the vivo iQOO 9 combines high performance, an impressive display, and a versatile camera system in a stylish package.
- Special features like fast charging and a high refresh rate enhance its usability for demanding tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, January 05
Announced2022, January 05
DescriptionNot to be confused with vivo iQOO 9 for Global market
Display
Size6.78"
TypeAMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4700 mAh
Battery Details4700 mAh
Charging Details120W wired, 100% in 19 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions164.5 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight206 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite (BMW M branding), Orange, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 12, OriginOS Ocean
OS VersionAndroid 12, OriginOS Ocean
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes, with dual speakers
Audio JackNo