HIGHLIGHTS
* iQOO is celebrating its third anniversary in India.
* The company is offering discounts on some of its smartphones.
* The anniversary sale will begin on April 19th and will go on till April 24th.
* The company is offering up to Rs 25,000 discount on iQOO 11, iQOO 9 Pro, and iQOO 9.
As part of its third anniversary sale, iQOO is offering discounts and deals on its smartphones. The company, backed by the Chinese smartphone brand Vivo, entered the Indian market in 2020 and has launched several remarkable phones that have garnered significant acclaim.
The company is marking its third-year anniversary by offering discounts and promotions on its smartphones to customers in India.
The iQOO 11 is available at a discounted price of Rs 49,999 during the sale, which is a Rs 10,000 reduction from its original price of Rs 59,999 when it was launched in January.
iQOO’s third-anniversary sale in India has been announced. To jog your memory, iQOO debuted as a sub-brand of Vivo in India back in March 2019. Since then, the brand has become an independent entity and one of the best-selling smartphone brands in the country.
The brand is now known for affordable gaming devices and is also one of the prominent e-sports organisers in the country.
As part of its third-anniversary celebrations in India, iQ00 is offering attractive discounts on its latest and last-generation flagships. Here’s what you need to know about the iQOO 3rd anniversary sale in India.
Let us take a look at the discounted smartphones.
iQOO 3rd Anniversary Sale Dates, Availability
Starting April 19th, the iQOO third anniversary sale will be available on the company’s website iQOO.com and Amazon. The sale will be ongoing on both websites in the country until April 24th. Potential buyers can take advantage of this offer starting today.
iQOO sale offers
During the anniversary sale, the iQOO 11 will be available at a discounted price of Rs 49,999, which is Rs 10,000 lower than its original price of Rs 59,999 in India.
The IQOO 9 & IQOO 9 Pro also available at significant discounts. The iQOO 9 is currently available for purchase at a discounted price of Rs 30,990, which is Rs 12,000 less than its original price of Rs 42,990.
The Pro variant, usually priced at Rs 64,990, is currently available at a discounted price of Rs 39,990, which is a reduction of Rs 25,000.
It should be noted that these prices are inclusive of bank promotions and only apply to the regular storage versions.
On the business front, in order to save expenses, it is rumoured that Vivo intends to incorporate iQOO into its core business. The two businesses already share the R&D facilities, channel system, supply chain, and many other things.
However, the brands took distinct methods of planning, user operation, media strategy, word-of-mouth advertising in the station, and online sales.
| IQOO SMARTPHONES | ORIGINAL PRICE | DISCOUNT | OFFER PRICE |
| iQOO 11 | Rs 59,999 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 49,999 |
| iQOO 9 Pro | Rs 64,990 | Rs 25,000 | Rs 39,990 |
| iQOO 9 | Rs 42,990 | Rs 12,000 | Rs 30,990 |
iQOO 9 and 9 Pro: Specifications and Features
Coming to iQOO 9, the smartphone has a 6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 888+ SoC with up to 12GB of RAM.
In the optics department, there is a 48MP Sony IMX 598 Gimbal primary camera, a 13MP ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree field of view, and a 13MP portrait sensor. On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera.
The smartphone is powered by a 4,350 mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. As for the iQOO 9 Pro, it features a 6.78-inch 2K AMOLED display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate display with a 300Hz touch sampling rate. Powering the smartphone is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
The last-generation flagship features a 50MP Samsung GN5 Gimbal primary camera on the rear panel, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with a 150-degree field of view, and a 16MP portrait lens. The phone has a 32MP front camera. The phone comes with a 4,700 mAh battery featuring 120W fast charging support.
iQOO 11: Specifications and Features
The iQOO 11 was launched as India’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphone. It flaunts a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display panel with a Quad HD+ (3200 x 1440 pixel) resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 1800nits peak brightness, and HDR10+ certification. The display has an in-display fingerprint scanner and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor is backed by an integrated Adreno 740 GPU, up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB UFS4.0 internal storage. The handset boots Android 13-based FunTouchOS 13 out of the box. There’s a 5000mAh battery unit with 120W fast charging support.
As for cameras, the iQOO 11 features a triple camera setup on its back. A 50MP Samsung GN5 lens with a 1/1.57-inch sensor size headlines the setup. An 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 13MP telephoto lens back the primary camera. On the front, there’s a 16MP camera for selfies.
| IQOO SMARTPHONES | ORIGINAL PRICE | DISCOUNT |
| iQOO 11 | Rs 59,999 | Rs 10,000 |
| iQOO 9 Pro | Rs 64,990 | Rs 25,000 |
| iQOO 9 | Rs 42,990 | Rs 12,000 |
IQOO 11 5G SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | January 12, 2023 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB
Best in Class
|
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 518 ppi
Best in Class
|
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.46 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1800 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 92.9 % |
Design
| Height | 164.8 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 77 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm
Very Good
|
| Weight | 205 grams
Poor
|
| Colours | Legend, Alpha |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.88, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(23 mm focal length, 1.57″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)13 MP f/2.46, Telephoto Camera(50 mm focal length)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(16 mm focal length) | |
| Sensor | ISO-CELL | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | 20 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 30 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 60 fps |
|
| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Flash, 120W: 100 % in 25 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB
Best in Class
|
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
IQOO 9 PRO 5G SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 16 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Display | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | February 23, 2022 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 8 GB
Best in Class
|
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 518 ppi
Best in Class
|
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.55 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1500 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 92.22 % |
Design
| Height | 164.8 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 75.2 mm |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm
Good
|
| Weight | 204 grams
Poor
|
| Colours | Legend, Dark Cruise |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.75, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(1.57″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)50 MP f/2.27, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(2.7″ sensor size, 0.64µm pixel size)16 MP f/2.23, Telephoto Camera(60 mm focal length, 3.1″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) | |
| Sensor | ISO-CELL | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 30 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps |
|
| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4700 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Flash, 120W: 100 % in 20 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB
Best in Class
|
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N28 / N66
TDD N41 / N77 / N78 / N79 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on IQOO third anniversary sale
1) iQOO Third Anniversary Sale: What are the Discounts on iQOO 11, iQOO 9 Pro, and iQOO 9?
Ans) The iQOO third anniversary sale will go live on iQOO.com and Amazon India website starting April 19. The sale will continue in the country on both websites until April 24. During the sale, interested buyers can pick up the latest iQOO 11 for Rs 49,999, a whopping Rs 10,000 discount on the Rs 59,999 price tag with which it was launched in January.
iQOO is also offering massive discounts on iQ00 9 Pro and iQOO 9 smartphones. The 8GB + 256GB variant of the iQ0O 9 Pro, launched with a price tag of Rs 64,990, can be picked up for Rs 25,000 less, which is Rs 39,990. On the other hand, the vanilla QOO 9 8GB + 128GB variant can be picked for Rs 30,990, Rs 12,000 less than the launch price.
2) What are the iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro anniversary sale offers?
Ans) The iQOO 9 series consisting of the 9 and the 9 Pro has been discounted by up to Rs 25,000. Launched at a price of Rs 42,990 and Rs 64,990, respectively, the phones are now available at Rs 35,990 and Rs 44,990.
Additionally, there’s Rs 5,000 discount on ICICI and HDFC CC and DC, taking the final price to Rs 30,990 for the iQOO 9 and Rs 39,990 for the iQOO 9 Pro.
The iQOO 9 comes with a smaller 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Snapdragon 888+ SoC and features a 48MP triple camera setup. It houses a 4,350mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
The iQOO 9 Pro, on the other hand, has a 6.78-inch 2K AMOLED panel with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and has a 50MP triple camera system. It packs a slightly larger 4,700mAh battery and has the same 120W fast charging support.
The anniversary sale will end on April 24, so if you want to purchase any of these phones, hurry up and buy them on the iQOO India website.
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