UAE Price
AED 2,000
India Price
₹18,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo iQOO Z9 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 2,000 in the UAE and ₹18,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo iQOO Z9 excels with its 50MP main camera featuring OIS and 1800-nit peak brightness AMOLED display, ensuring sharp, stable shots and vivid outdoor visibility. The 5000mAh battery with 44W charging delivers 50% in 30 minutes, ideal for users who need all-day endurance without waiting. Its 120Hz AMOLED panel with 1080x2400 resolution offers fluid scrolling and precise color, perfect for scrolling-heavy tasks. However, the lack of NFC limits contactless payments and transit card use — a critical gap in both UAE and India’s digital payment ecosystems. In UAE at AED 2000, it’s competitive because few rivals offer 120Hz AMOLED and 5000mAh at this price with OIS. In India at ₹18999, it’s recommended only if NFC isn’t needed; competitors like Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer similar specs with NFC and better software updates. The octa-core chipset handles daily tasks well but throttles under prolonged gaming. Skip if you rely on mobile payments.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired, 50% in 30 min |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm (6.43 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR, 1800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Dragontrail Star 2 Plus |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Brushed Green, Graphene Blue |
| Models | I2302, I2218 |
| SAR | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 220 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, March 12 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 13 |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iQOO Z9.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize budget-friendly performance and don't need the latest flagship features. Its 2024 release means it will likely handle daily tasks well, but software updates may be limited by then.
The vivo iQOO Z9 128GB is priced at AED 2000 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo iQOO Z9 128GB is priced at ₹18999 in India. It is widely available on official vivo channels and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers solid daylight photos with good color accuracy and decent detail for its price range. Low-light performance is adequate but shows noticeable noise without HDR processing.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, streaming, and browsing. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it handles typical daily tasks reliably.
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