IQOO 5 and IQOO 5 Pro launched with SD865, 120 Hz display and 120 W fast charge tech
IQOO, Vivo’s subbrand,has just presented in China its new flagship, the IQOO 5 and IQOO 5 Pro,two high-end smartphones. Both are very similar on the outside and inside, although the Pro model has a curved screen and some camera-related improvements.
In addition, the Pro model is equipped with 120W fast charging technology that IQOO announced a few weeks ago.
The iQoo 5 and iQoo 5 Pro devices feature a 6.56-inch hole-punch display with 120Hz refresh rate. Both the devices are powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, and there’s UFS 3.1 storage on board for faster file transfer.
The two devices also come with 16-megaixel camera for selfies. In India, iQoo markets itself as an independent brand from Vivo.
IQOO 5/PRO and Specification
| IQOO 5 | IQOO 5 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 160 x 75.6 x 8.32 mm 197 grams | 159.56 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm 198 grams |
| SCREEN | AMOLED 6.56-inch FullHD+ Resolution (2,376 x 1,080 pixels) Format 19.8:9 120 Hz HDR10+ Hole Punch display | AMOLED 6.56-inch FullHD+ Resolution (2,376 x 1,080 pixels) Format 19.8:9 120 Hz HDR10+ Hole Punch display Curved display |
| PROCESSOR | Snapdragon 865 GPU Adreno 650 | Snapdragon 865 GPU Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 8/12 GB LPDDR5 | 8/12 GB LPDDR5 |
| INTERNAL STORAGE | 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 | 256 GB UFS 3.1 |
| REAR CAMERA | 50MP f/1.85 Ultra wide-angle 13 MP f/2.2 Depth sensor 13MP f/2.46 8K video | 50 MP f/1.85 Ultra wide angle 13 MP f/2.2 Telephoto 8 MP optical zoom x5 Video in 8K |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16 MP f/2.45 | 16 MP f/2.45 |
| BATTERY | 4,500mAh 55W Fast Charge | 4,000mAh 120W Fast Charge |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 10 with IQOO UI 1.5 | Android 10 with IQOO UI 1.5 |
| CONNECTIVITY | 5G NSA/SA WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 GPS USB Type-C NFC | 5G NSA/SA WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 GPS USB Type-C NFC |
| OTHER | Fingerprint reader under the VC Cooling screen | Fingerprint reader under the VC Cooling screen |
| PRICE | From $575 | From $795 |
The phones feature a 6.56-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,376 pixels) AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 19.8:9 aspect ratio. Both the devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM. Internal storage is listed to be up to 256GB.
Coming to the cameras, the iQoo 5 and iQoo 5 Pro phones pack triple rear cameras at the back. This includes a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 primary camera with f/1.85 aperture. The iQoo 5 has a 13-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 13-megapixel third sensor with f/2.4 aperture. iQoo 5 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a third 8-megapixel telescope sensor with f/3.4 aperture. iQoo 5 Pro comes with OIS, 60x digital zoom, and 5x optical zoom.
Up front, the phones are equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture. Both the devices are also equipped with in-display fingerprint readers and dual stereo speakers. The iQoo 5 packs a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging support, whereas the iQoo 5 Pro model packs a smaller 4,000mAh battery but offers 120W fast charging support. Connectivity options include USB Type-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, NFC, GPS, and more.
iQoo 5 Pro, iQoo 5 Price in Nepal
iQoo 5 Pro is priced in China at CNY 4,998 (roughly Rs.86,325) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model and CNY 5,498 (roughly Rs. 94,999) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. This variant comes in Track Version and Legendary Edition colour options.
The iQoo 5, on the other hand, is priced at CNY 3,998 (roughly Rs. 69,000) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model, CNY 4,298 (roughly Rs. 74,250) for the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage model, and CNY 4,598 (roughly Rs. 79,500) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. This base iQoo 5 model comes in Star Trace and Hao Ying colour options. The iQoo 5 series is already up for pre-orders on the Chinese official website, and their sale will begin on August 24.
| Models | CAPACITY | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| IQOO 5 | 8/128 GB | CNY 3,998 (roughly Rs. 69,000) |
| IQOO 5 | 12/128 GB | CNY 4,298 (roughly Rs. 74,250) |
| IQOO 5 | 12/256 GB | CNY 4,598 (roughly Rs. 79,500) |
| IQOO 5 PRO | 8/256 GB | CNY 4,998 (roughly Rs.86,325) |
| IQOO 5 PRO | 12/256 GB | CNY 5,498 (roughly Rs. 94,999) |
