iQOO 7
A 120 W-charging gaming flagship that beat Xiaomi to the punch.
The iQOO 7 is a flagship iQOO smartphone released Jan 2021, with a launch price of $590. It pairs the Snapdragon 888 with a 6.62" AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 48 MP · OIS main camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — The 120 W phone that started the arms race. Standout strengths: 120 w charging — full in 15 minutes, an industry first at scale. and 888 + 120 hz + imx598 ois at $590. Main trade-off: 4,000 mah modest.
The 120 W phone that started the arms race.
iQOO 7 made 120 W charging a mainstream flagship spec — full battery in 15 minutes — at $590 with the 888 and 120 Hz. The 4,000 mAh cell and 888 heat were the cost; the charging benchmark forced every rival to respond.
Read the full review- 120 W charging — full in 15 minutes, an industry first at scale.
- 888 + 120 Hz + IMX598 OIS at $590.
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Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the iQOO 7 compares
| iQOO 7 | iPhone 13 mini | iQOO Z8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Display | 6.62" AMOLED 120 Hz | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz | 6.64" FHD+ IPS 120Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP · OIS | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP + 2 MP bokeh |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 2,406 mAh | 5000 mAh, 120W |
| Launch price | $590 | $699 | $250 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iQOO 7 released?
The iQOO 7 was released in Jan 2021.
How much does the iQOO 7 cost?
The iQOO 7 launched at $590 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iQOO 7 screen size and type?
The iQOO 7 has a 6.62" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the iQOO 7 use?
The iQOO 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iQOO 7 have?
The iQOO 7 ships with 12 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iQOO 7 battery capacity?
The iQOO 7 has a 4,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the iQOO 7 charge?
The iQOO 7 supports 120 W FlashCharge wired charging.
What is the iQOO 7 main camera?
The iQOO 7 has a 48 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the iQOO 7 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the iQOO 7 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 13 MP, 2× optical.
Does the iQOO 7 have a headphone jack?
The iQOO 7 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the iQOO 7 get software updates?
The iQOO 7 update policy: support ended.
How much does the iQOO 7 weigh?
The iQOO 7 weighs 209 g.
What colours does the iQOO 7 come in?
The iQOO 7 is available in 3 colours: Solid Ice, Tornado, Legend (BMW M).
Is the iQOO 7 worth buying?
iQOO 7 made 120 W charging a mainstream flagship spec — full battery in 15 minutes — at $590 with the 888 and 120 Hz. The 4,000 mAh cell and 888 heat were the cost; the charging benchmark forced every rival to respond. SpecEagle gives the iQOO 7 an editorial score of 78/100.
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