Launch report · iQOO
iQOO 8: A China-only Snapdragon 888 flagship with 120 W and a 120 Hz E5 panel.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2021·$619·Score 80/100
iQOO 8 was the cheaper China-only sibling of the 8 Pro — Samsung E5, 120 W, 888 — without the QHD+ resolution or wireless charging. As a value-flagship of its season it was excellent; the 8 Pro is the one everyone remembers.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.56" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · OIS
Battery
4,350 mAh
Weight
196 g
What stands out
- Samsung E5 panel was the brightest of 2021.
- 120 W charging.
- Slim 196 g for a flagship.
- Snapdragon 888 + gaming tuning.
What to watch
- China-only.
- No IP rating.
- No wireless charging on the base.
- 888 heat.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
$1200 · score 89/100