iQOO has launched its latest smartphone iQOO Z9 Lite 5G in India. This new smartphone in the Z series is aimed at first-time 5G users, featuring a powerful processor, sleek design and a high-quality Sony primary camera. The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G mobile platform. Its 8-core CPU is built on a 6nm process technology. It supports dual SIM 5G with eight 5G bands, promising fast download speeds and stable connectivity. The phone has a 90Hz display with TUV certification for low blue light and a high brightness mode of 840 nits, making it easy to see both indoors and outdoors.

iQOO Z9 Lite: Price and availability

Priced at Rs 10,499 (effective price Rs 9,999) for the 4GB+128GB model and Rs 11,499 (effective price Rs 10,999) for the 6GB+128GB model, the iQOO Z9 Lite also supports expandable storage up to 1TB. It will be available in Aqua Flow and Mocha Brown colours on the iQOO e-store and Amazon.in. Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO, said, “The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G is designed for Generation Z and students, offering robust performance and stylish design to keep up with their dynamic lifestyle.”

iQOO Z9 Lite: Specifications

The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G is a mid-range smartphone that is available in two memory variants: 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB. It comes with a charger, USB cable, phone case, eject tool, warranty card and quick start guide in the box. The phone is available in Aqua Flow and Mocha Brown colours.

It has a 6.56-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1612×720 pixels. The display supports a refresh rate of 60Hz or 90Hz and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz. The screen-to-body ratio is 89.64%, and it can display 16.7 million colors.

The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G runs on Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G processor with octa-core configuration (2 cores at 2.4GHz and 6 cores at 2.0GHz) and Mali-G57 GPU.

It has 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 1TB via SD card) and comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The phone has a dual rear camera setup with a 50 MP main camera and a 2 MP bokeh lens. It includes several modes like night, portrait, panorama and time-lapse. The front camera is 8 MP, which is suitable for selfies and video calls.

iQOO Z9 Lite 5G supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. It includes features like dual standby, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 5 and USB Type-C. The phone also has a 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio and GPS support. It has a 5000mAh battery with 15W charging. The phone measures 163.63mm in height, 75.58mm in width and 8.39mm in thickness, weighing 185g. The body is made of plastic.

The device includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and e-compass. It has an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance and supports call recording.