iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Epitomises invincibility, pushing the benchmarks further
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Slowly and steadily, IQOO as a brand is gaining traction in the Indian smartphone market. Building upon this growing trust, the brand has launched its next smartphone: the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G. The device comes with significant features like a 5,500mAh battery with 80W charging support, a unique camera module, and a vegan leather finish. In this review, let’s delve into the specifications and upgrades the device has received.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Design
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Weighing 190g, the device feels more stylish and premium than its predecessors, with perfect weight distribution. The device’s aesthetics have considerably improved, attributed to the curved display, which renders it a bezel-less experience. It is available in two colour options: Flamboyant Orange and Lux Marble. If you prefer a device with a glass back finish with some added textures, the Lux Marble is a good choice, while leather finish enthusiasts might consider the Flamboyant Orange variant. It also comes with an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. Both variants offer good grip for one-handed usage.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Display
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: The iQOO Z9s Pro 5G sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The device allows seamless multimedia streaming, as the display offers considerably good contrast with proper vibrance. The stereo speakers also ensure a satisfactory audio output. The colours appear near-natural, and the curved display elevates the content viewing to the next level. The smartphone is bright enough for outdoor usage, thanks to a peak brightness of up to 4,500nits. Additionally, the 2160Hz PWM Dimming functionality adds more worthiness to the multimedia profile of the device. The display comes with three different colour modes- Standard, Professional, and Bright- allowing users to set it according to their taste.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Performance
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, delivering decent performance, particularly considering the price segment it belongs to. The performance is further supported by up to 12GB of expandable RAM. The device offers absolutely no technical hiccups while content viewing, capturing photos, multitasking, and gaming at medium to high settings.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Software
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: It runs on FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14, with two years of major software updates and an additional year of security patches. The UI is responsive and well-optimised for the device, though the presence of a significant number of pre-installed apps is something users will feel apprehensive about.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Rear Camera
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Equipped with a dual camera module, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter, the device offers a balanced camera performance. The primary sensor takes the lead, providing decent details with near-natural colours in daylight. It maintains a good dynamic range with crisp contrast and sharpness. The ultra-wide shooter complements the primary sensor effectively, delivering satisfactory results in most scenarios. The portraits are also decent, and low-light photography shows clear signs of improvement.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Selfie Camera
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: For selfies, the device is equipped with a 16MP selfie camera that captures good photos with decent skin tones and details.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Battery
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: The iQOO Z9s Pro 5G packs a 5,500mAh with 80W charging support. The battery life has improved, offering at least a two-day backup under moderate to simple usage scenarios. If you intend to use the device for gaming and other intensive usages, the device is likely to last at least a full day. It takes just a little over 50 minutes to fully charge the battery.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Verdict
Overall, the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G is a solid performer in almost all aspects. It has a premium design with sleek aesthetics, a curved display that offers vivid content, top-notch performance in its segment, a decent camera, and a robust battery. If the presence of bloatware and just 2-year software updates are not blown out of proportion, the device might end up carving out a separate fanbase for the company.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Review: Pros and Cons
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G: Pros
- Curved display
- Sleek design
- Good battery life
- Seamless performance
- Decent Camera
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G: Cons
- Pre-installed apps
- Only 2 years of Android updates