iQOO Z6 5G launched in India at Rs. 15,500
iQOO has introduced its latest mid-range handset, the Z6 5G, in India. It starts at Rs. 15,499 for the 4GB/128GB model and goes up to Rs. 17,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant. It will be up for grabs via Amazon from March 22. Buyers can avail a discount of Rs. 2,000 with HDFC Bank cards along with an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 1,500.
Why does this story matter?
With India's 5G segment undergoing a boom, smartphone makers are in a hurry to make their mark. After its flagship 9 series, iQOO is now back in India with a budget-range 5G handset, the Z6 5G. Indians have always had a soft spot for feature-packed yet affordable handsets and iQOO is certainly trying to tap into the sentiment with this phone.
The handset bears a 120Hz LCD display
The iQOO Z6 5G features a waterdrop notch design with a noticeable bottom bezel and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it has a rectangular camera unit. The handset sports a 6.58-inch Full-HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is available in Dynamo Black and Chromatic Blue color options.
It sports a 50MP main camera
The iQOO Z6 5G flaunts a triple rear camera arrangement, including a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP bokeh lens. Up front, it has a 16MP selfie snapper.
It runs on Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12
The iQOO Z6 5G is fueled by a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it boots Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 and houses a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support. The handset also has a 5-layer liquid cooling system for an enhanced gaming experience.
iQOO Z6 5G: Pricing and availability
The iQOO Z6 5G is priced at Rs. 15,499 for the 4GB/128GB variant and carries a price-tag of Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB/128GB model. The 8GB/128GB model costs Rs. 17,999. It will be available for purchase from March 22 via Amazon.
