iQOO 9
A BMW-liveried Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship with 120 W charging.
The iQOO 9 is a flagship iQOO smartphone released Jan 2022, with a launch price of $649. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with a 6.78" AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 48 MP · OIS main camera and a 4,700 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — The BMW phone, fast in every sense. Standout strengths: qhd+ 120 hz samsung e5 panel. and 120 w charging — full in 18 min. Main trade-off: snapdragon 8 gen 1 ran very hot.
The BMW phone, fast in every sense.
iQOO 9 wore the BMW M tri-stripe and packed an 8 Gen 1, a QHD+ Samsung panel, gimbal OIS and 120 W charging at $649 — the era's full performance recipe. The chip's heat and missing IP rating defined its limits; it remains the Legend-edition collectors' favourite.
Read the full review- QHD+ 120 Hz Samsung E5 panel.
- 120 W charging — full in 18 min.
- Gimbal OIS main camera.
- BMW M Legend edition is genuinely fun.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the iQOO 9 compares
| iQOO 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.78" AMOLED 120 Hz | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.78" AMOLED 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP · OIS | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.88 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 4,352 mAh | 5,160 mAh |
| Launch price | $649 | $1,099 | $420 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iQOO 9 released?
The iQOO 9 was released in Jan 2022.
How much does the iQOO 9 cost?
The iQOO 9 launched at $649 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iQOO 9 screen size and type?
The iQOO 9 has a 6.78" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the iQOO 9 use?
The iQOO 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iQOO 9 have?
The iQOO 9 ships with 12 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iQOO 9 battery capacity?
The iQOO 9 has a 4,700 mAh battery.
How fast does the iQOO 9 charge?
The iQOO 9 supports 120 W FlashCharge wired charging.
What is the iQOO 9 main camera?
The iQOO 9 has a 48 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the iQOO 9 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the iQOO 9 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 13 MP, 2× optical.
Does the iQOO 9 have a headphone jack?
The iQOO 9 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the iQOO 9 get software updates?
The iQOO 9 update policy: support winding down.
How much does the iQOO 9 weigh?
The iQOO 9 weighs 210 g.
What colours does the iQOO 9 come in?
The iQOO 9 is available in 3 colours: Legend (BMW M tri-stripe), Alpha, Phoenix Red.
Is the iQOO 9 worth buying?
iQOO 9 wore the BMW M tri-stripe and packed an 8 Gen 1, a QHD+ Samsung panel, gimbal OIS and 120 W charging at $649 — the era's full performance recipe. The chip's heat and missing IP rating defined its limits; it remains the Legend-edition collectors' favourite. SpecEagle gives the iQOO 9 an editorial score of 80/100.
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