Launch report · iQOO
iQOO Z9 Pro: 6,000 mAh and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in a budget gaming-leaner with OIS.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2024·$280·Score 71/100
Z9 Pro adds a litre of battery and an 80 W charger to the Z9 formula. The Sony OIS camera survives. For $280 it is the endurance gaming pick if you do not need IP68.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.77" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
6,000 mAh
Weight
199 g
What stands out
- 6,000 mAh + 80 W is the killer combo.
- Sony IMX882 with OIS at $280.
- 1,800-nit AMOLED easily outdoor-readable.
- microSD still there.
What to watch
- IP64 splash only.
- No 3.5 mm jack.
- Funtouch heavy.
- 2 MP bokeh filler.
The phone it has to beat
Xiaomi 15T
$649 · score 84/100