Recently, the official iQOO mobile phone announcement stated: "iQOO Z9 Turbo, the industry's first batch equipped with the third generation Snapdragon 8s flagship chip! iQOO Z9 series, arriving on April 24th at 19:00!"
Recently, a new vivo phone with the model number V2352A has appeared in the Geekbench database, expected to be the upcoming iQOO Z9 Turbo.
In GeekBench version 6.0.0, this new phone scored 1975 in single-core performance and 5208 in multi-core performance.
According to Jia Jingdong, Vice President of the vivo brand and General Manager of Brand and Product Strategy, the first batch of iQOO Z9 Turbo is equipped with the flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen3 chip. Any large-scale mobile game or AI model system can run smoothly on the iQOO Z9 Turbo. The iQOO Z9 Turbo also features a specially designed discrete graphics chip Turbo and is equipped with 6K VC cooling, making it a "unique presence" in its class. With unparalleled performance, it's all about gaming. It makes gaming on the screen incredibly realistic and smooth — with full-map ray tracing, full color gamut restoration, no lag throughout, and a "cool" experience all the way.
The spoiler also mentions: "iQOO Z9 Turbo features an impressive 1.5K, 144Hz high refresh rate screen. With the combination of a dual-core flagship and esports high refresh rate screen, it can handle any popular mobile game on the market." "iQOO Z9 Turbo will be equipped with an unprecedented 6000mAh battery, the largest in history, completely breaking the contradiction between explosive performance and battery life anxiety. The slim design of the blue ocean battery also makes the body thin to 7.98mm."
Jia Jingdong also revealed the exterior design of the iQOO Z9 Turbo.
The design of the iQOO Z9 Turbo resembles its predecessor, the iQOO 12, as seen in the rendered images. It features a rectangular rear camera module with rounded corners and is surrounded by a silver border.
In addition, according to a recent leak by digital blogger @数码闲聊站, the iQOO Z9 Turbo will sport a plastic-free straight screen and will be available in three color options: Mountain Green, Starry Night Black, and Starlight White. Storage configurations will include 12GB RAM with 512GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage.
In addition to the iQOO Z9 Turbo, the iQOO Z9 series is expected to include two other models: the iQOO Z9 and iQOO Z9x.
According to leaks from digital blogger @DigitalChatStation, the iQOO Z9 will feature a 6.78-inch OLED 2D display with a resolution of 2800*1260p and will be powered by the Snapdragon 7Gen3 chip. The iQOO Z9x, on the other hand, will come with a 1080p resolution LCD screen and will be equipped with a Snapdragon 6 series chip. Moreover, both models will emphasize long battery life, boasting a maximum capacity of 6000mAh.
As a reference, the previous generation iQOO Z8 features a 6.64-inch 2388×1080 resolution LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a hole-punch display. It boasts a 240Hz touch sampling rate for gaming and supports global DC dimming. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, it utilizes a 3K VC ice-cooled three-dimensional heat dissipation system with a total heat dissipation area of 25026mm². It sports a 16-megapixel front camera and a rear setup comprising a 64-megapixel ultra-clear OIS stabilized main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It houses a 5000mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging, with prices starting from 1699 CNY.
The iQOO Z8x features a 6.64-inch 2388×1080 resolution LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a hole-punch design. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6Gen1 chip and utilizes a 639mm² liquid cooling tube combined with a 8736mm² graphite cooling system. For photography, it offers an 8-megapixel front camera and a rear setup comprising a 50-megapixel AI main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. With a built-in 6000mAh battery supporting 44W fast charging, it starts at a price of 1299 CNY.
Based on current information, the main upgrades in the iQOO Z9 series are expected in device performance, battery life, and screen quality. Interested individuals are advised to stay tuned for further updates.
