Even though attention has shifted from the smartphone domain to the automotive sector, smartphones remain a cornerstone. After all, cars can't be switched out as easily as phones; that's a concept everyone understands. Now, a new round of competition in the mid-range smartphone market has begun in China.
On April 8th, the well-known leaker "Digital Chat Station" revealed Vivo's upcoming major moves in the mid-range segment. He stated that both the iQOO Z series and Vivo's Y series will feature 1.5K, 6.78-inch OLED screens with a resolution of 2800×1260. The aim is to popularize, in the mid-range segment, large batteries starting with "6," high-quality periscopes, and 1.5K screens across different product lines.
PS: No wonder he mentioned that the competition from the blue factory is fierce. It's worth noting that 1.5K screens are typically found in mid-range to high-end models, while 6000mAh batteries are usually seen in entry-level devices, and high-quality periscopes are often a staple of top-tier flagships. Now, Vivo intends to bring together long battery life from entry-level devices, high-quality periscopes from flagship models, and 1.5K high-resolution screens from mid-range to high-end models in the mid-range segment, which is indeed quite impressive.
It's interesting that on April 8th, the leaks emerged, and on April 9th, the confirmation came from the Vice President of the vivo brand regarding the iQOO Z9 Turbo. He described "Turbo" as being short for "特爆" (meaning "special explosion" or "extraordinary burst"). The purpose behind the iQOO Z series is to continuously elevate performance, catering to a broad audience and striving to become the go-to choice for everyone seeking high performance in a smartphone.
According to his insights, the iQOO Z9 Turbo is among the first models to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 chipset, alongside a specially designed "Turbo" chipset and a 6K VC cooling system, making it a standout among its peers. The iQOO Z9 Turbo boasts a screen with a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 144Hz, coupled with a 6000mAh battery (the largest ever in a vivo device). Remarkably, the thickness of the iQOO Z9 Turbo is only 7.98mm, showcasing vivo's remarkable stacking capabilities to accommodate such a large battery in such a slim design.
Meanwhile, he also provided a real shot of the back of the iQOO Z9 Turbo, from which it can be seen that the overall design language is very similar to that of the iQOO 12. It still features right-angled edges, which definitely means it has a flat screen. This is the design style that users currently favor the most. Of course, he didn't provide a specific release date, but at least it's making an appearance. So, will the launch event be delayed further?
