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vivo iQOO 9 (China)

vivo iQOO 9 (China)

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.78" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8/12GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • Battery: 4700mAh
  • Launch Date: 2022, January 12
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
  • Body: 206g, 8.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1x
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2022, January 05
Status Available. Released 2022, January 12

Body

Dimensions 164.5 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight 206 g (7.27 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1500 nits (peak)
Size 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Chipset Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 730

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
Second Camera 12 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Third Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual speakers
3.5mm jack No
Alert Types 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 4700 mAh
Charging 120W wired, 100% in 19 min
10W reverse wireless

Misc

Colors White (BMW M branding), Orange, Black
Models V2171A
Price About 560 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.4
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for high-end performance.
  2. Extremely fast 120W wired charging capability.
  3. 120Hz E5 AMOLED display provides excellent brightness and refresh rates.
  4. Large vapor chamber cooling system for sustained gaming.
  5. 50MP main camera with effective OIS (Optical Image Stabilization).
  6. 12MP portrait camera with 2x optical zoom.
  7. 120-degree ultrawide camera for broader shots.
  8. Dual X-axis linear motors for immersive haptic feedback.
  9. Independent display chip for improved frame rates in games.
  10. Solid, stylish build quality with unique color options.

CONS

  1. Comes with OriginOS (Chinese version) which has heavy bloatware.
  2. No Google Play Services pre-installed; requires manual installation.
  3. Lacks wireless charging, unlike the Pro model.
  4. High-end gaming causes noticeable heat during extended sessions.
  5. Camera performance is average compared to dedicated photography flagships.
  6. No official IP rating for water or dust resistance.
  7. Battery life is decent but not exceptional given the 4700mAh capacity.
  8. No microSD card slot for storage expansion.
  9. The 3.5mm headphone jack is absent.
  10. The camera bump is quite prominent, causing the phone to wobble on surfaces.

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