On July 15, China’s iQOO released the Z9 Lite, a low-cost 5G smartphone, in India. The MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip powers the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G smartphone, which is priced at Rs 10,499 and more. It has a 50-megapixel Sony primary camera sensor and a display with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. Starting on July 20, the iQOO e-store and the online retailer Amazon will offer first discounts on the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G smartphone.

iQOO Z9 Lite 5G: Price and variants

  • 4GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 10,499
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 11,499

Colours: Aqua Flow, Mocha Brown

iQOO Z9 Lite 5G: Special discounts

For an effective price of Rs 9,999 for the 4GB RAM variant and Rs 10,999 for the 6GB RAM variant, iQOO is selling the smartphone.

iQOO Z9 Lite 5G Specifications

The 64-bot MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, which is built on the 6nm architecture, powers the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G smartphone. Up to 6GB of RAM is available for the smartphone, with 6GB of virtual RAM supported via the iQOO’s extended RAM capability. With a peak brightness level of 840 nits, the smartphone’s 6.56-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate is claimed by the manufacturer to be the brightest in its price range. TUV has validated the display for low blue light emission, according to iQOO. The smartphone has a 5,000mAh battery that allows for 15W wired charging. A charger is included in the package.

The smartphone has a 2MP depth sensor in addition to a 50MP Sony primary camera sensor. The smartphone, according to iQOO, offers some AI-powered photographic functions, like AI Image Enhancement, which the firm claims removes blur in photos.

According to iQOO, the Z9 Lite 5G phone has undergone extensive testing to guarantee its robustness. Additionally, the smartphone has an IP64 rating that protects it against water and dust intrusion.

iQOO Z9 Lite 5G: Specifications

  • Display: 6.56-inch LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 840nits peak brightness
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
  • RAM: 4GB / 6GB
  • Storage: 128GB
  • Rear camera: 50MP primary + 2MP depth
  • Front camera: 8MP
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Charging: 15W
  • OS: Android 14 based FuntouchOS 14