Vivo innovates in mobile technology under its new iQOO sub-brand, introducing its inaugural smartphone.
Price & Availability
- 6GB+128GB: 2,998 yuan
- 8GB+128GB: 3,298 yuan
- 8GB+256GB: 3,598 yuan
- 12GB+256GB: 4,298 yuan
Available in Electro-optic blue and Lava Orange, the phone hits stores on March 6th, 2019, in China.
Vivo iQOO Specifications & Features
The Vivo iQOO, the latest entrant in the gaming smartphone segment, draws inspiration from supercars for its design, as highlighted during the launch event. Sporting an LED strip down the center of the rear panel, it serves not only as a notification indicator but also illuminates during gaming sessions, a feature referred to as the “Monster Halo.”
Regarding specifications, the device boasts a 6.41-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and an impressive 91.7% screen-to-body ratio. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset, it pairs with a minimum of 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and offers storage options up to 256GB.
The Vivo iQOO boasts super liquid cooling technology to maintain lower temperatures, 14% lower than the Vivo NEX. It runs on Vivo’s Android 9 Pie-based FunTouchOS and features an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.
Being a gaming smartphone, the iQOO introduces Monster Touch, an air trigger on the device’s edge, ideal for FPS games. It also offers a 4D audio and vibration experience for gaming immersion.
In the camera department, the iQOO sports a triple camera setup on the rear and a 12MP selfie camera inside the waterdrop notch on the display. The setup comprises a 12MP (f/1.79) primary sensor, a 13MP ultra wide-angle, and a 2MP depth sensor.
The Vivo iQOO smartphone features a 4,000mAh battery, adequate for daily use. Additionally, it includes a 44W Type-C Super Charger, employing dual BQ half-voltage charging. The charger boasts a capsule-shaped connector, allowing uninterrupted usage during charging.
Vivo claims up to 50% charge in 15 minutes and a full charge in approximately 45 minutes, comparable to charging speeds of devices like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Oppo R17 Pro.
Key specifications of the Vivo iQOO are detailed in the attached table.
iQOO Monster
| Dimensions | 157.69×75.2×8.51 mm |
| Display | 6.41-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED |
| Processor | Snapdragon 855 |
| RAM | up to 12GB |
| Internal Storage | up to 256GB |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP (f/1.79) +13MP ultra wide-angle +2MP depth sensor |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Operating System | Android 9 Pie-based FunTouchOS |
| Battery | 4,000mAh |
| Charging Adapter | 44W fast-charging |
| Colors | Electro-optic Blue, Lava Orange |
Vivo announced a special edition of the iQOO smartphone, named iQOO Monster, featuring 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It sports a carbon fiber back, red power button, and a glowing LED strip with ‘Monster Inside’ engraving.
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Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
