Vivo iQOO 9

Vivo iQOO 9 Pro Review – Vivo iQOO has released its flagship model, iQOO 9 Pro in January 2022, it is recently launched in the global market too. Like all the flagship creations this one is also in the higher price segment. As its performance & unique design makes it one of its kind.

Apart from this, the phone offers impressive specs and camera performance. Alongside this, the smartphone supports 5G connectivity. Well, it is the most awaited launch of the time so if you are also curious to know about its specifications and tempting attributes, read this detailed review of the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro smartphone.

Vivo iQOO 9 Pro Review

Highlights

  1. The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro exhibits a 6.78 inches LTPO2 AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
  2. The most advanced flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor backs the phone with a max 3GHz clocking speed.
  3. For the software, it fetches the latest Android 12 OS with Funtouch 12 UI.
  4. The iQOO 9 Pro smartphone triple camera setup at the rear arrives with a 50MP primary camera and a 16MP selfie camera.
  5. The phone equips a Li-Po 4700 mAh battery with robust 120W fast charging support.

Design and Display

The Vivo iQOO9 Pro smartphone layout is creating a high time buzz that looks completely different compared to the iQOO 9 smartphones. The design is extravagant since the legend edition brings a BMW motorsport tricolor stripe design which looks great together with the matte white finish. Also, the blue power button is a vibrant touch. Another attraction-grabbing element here is the huge glass camera bump covering 1/4th of the backside.

The back glass panel with subtle curved edges tapers into the metal frame so it may feel slippery in the hand. However, the anti gloss finish will resist fingerprints marks. Coming to the front protected by Panda Glass, bezels are almost non-existent, thus the classy build truly defines this as a flagship. If stripes aren’t your thing, then you may go for Dark Cruise or Orange color. The device is too heavy to hold due to its big size & 204grams weight.

The 6.78 inches LTPO2 AMOLED display screen with HDR10+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate will make the content look extra sharp. Plus, the super-smooth swiping and scrolling. The gaming experience will be great as it has a highly responsive touch and 1500 nits peak brightness. Although, no IP-rated protection against dust and splashes is a letdown. But still, you will obtain decent colors and saturation on the screen, which makes the overall experience great.

Memory and Internal

The iQOO9 Pro smartphone fits a flagship 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The octa-core processor provides the best performance you can get on an Android phone at the moment. Along with top-notch multitasking, it also provides an enhanced gaming experience with ultra game mode. Though, the phone can warm up a bit. But still, the phone offers a decent cooling system. So, there’s nothing to worry about it.

The software handling is done by Funtouch 12 UI based on the latest Android 12 OS, allowing the customizable look & User Interface. Though, it brings a bunch of proprietary apps that shouldn’t be there. But those bloatware apps didn’t interfere with the smooth UI experience. The software end is good, but it feels like it is loaded with lots of unnecessary things.

Aside from this, the users will attain three variants from 8GB to 12GB RAM coupled with 256GB to 512GB internal storage, which is non-expandable. Over the years, it become evident that 256GB storage is sufficient enough for regular as well as heavy users. In short, it has enough room for storage so you can choose according to your budget & requirement.

Camera

iQOO 9 Pro begets a tremendous photography experience with its 50MP primary camera accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide & 16MP telephoto lens. Main camera images are amazing with low noise & saturated yet true to life colors with sufficient dynamic range. Ultra-wide is equally impressive with accurate detailing. The telephoto functionality is not that great, though.

Moreover, the portraits are detailed, sharp well exposed however, the subject separation is not on the flagship level. Additionally, night photos again are balanced & natural enough. The 16MP front camera shots bring decent details, lively colors & a wide dynamic range. Moreover, the gimbal stabilization produces clear pictures even with shaky hands.

Now, let’s move to the video recording. The phone supports 8K videos at 30 frames per second with the rear camera while the selfie lens can record only 1080p videos at 30fps. Again, the stabilization turns the footage smudge-free even while moving. Overall, the video recording is great and fits according to the standards to some extent.

Battery and Others

The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro smartphone’s robust Li-Po 4700 mah battery is split into two cells for faster charging. Besides, the 97-hour endurance rating is exceptional. The huge 120W fast charger is rapid & charges the device 100% in 21 min. Alongside, with 50W wireless charging support & 10W reverse wireless charging, it is impossible that anyone ever faces any difficulty in terms of battery.

Talking about the other features, iQOO 9 Pro equips all the necessary comms & sensors. The under-display fingerprint sensor is super fast & precise, unlike any other smartphone. Stereo speakers are not too loud but the Audio quality is rich with crispy high notes & bass. Now, moving to the final aspect- price point. This iQOO 9 Pro flagship is priced around $810 (Rs 64,990 in India) Approx. At this price range, the configuration of specs justifies everything.

Vivo iQOO 9 Pro Pros and Cons

Vivo iQOO 9 Pro

Vivo iQOO 9 Pro Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro smartphone.

SpecificationsVivo iQOO 9 Pro
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
AnnouncedJanuary 2022
SIMDual SIM
Dimensions164.8 x 75.2 x 8.8 mm
Weight204 grams or 210 grams
Size6.78 inches
DisplayLTPO AMOLED
1B colors
120Hz
HDR10+
500 – 1500 nits (peak) brightness
 20:9 ratio
~518 PPI density
ProtectionSplash and dust resistant
Panda Glass
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels
OSAndroid 12
Funtouch 12 (International)
Origin OS Ocean (China)
Chipset4nm – Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPUOcta-core
1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2
3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710
4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
GPUAdreno 730
Card slotNo
RAM8GB, 12GB
Internal256GB, 512GB
UFS 3.1 (V6)
Camera50 MP (wide), PDAF, gimbal OIS
16 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom
50 MP 150Ëš (ultrawide), AF
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Max – 8K@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie16 MP (wide)
HDR
Max – 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
LoudspeakerYes
(dual speakers)
3.5mm jackNo
32-bit/384kHz audio
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes
Infrared portYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
SensorsUnder-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BatteryLi-Po 4700 mAh
Fast charging 120W
Fast wireless charging 50W
10W reverse wireless charging
ColorsLegend (White w/ BMW M branding), Dark Cruise, Orange
Expected Price$810 (Rs 64,990 in India) Approx.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

Conclusion

The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro smartphone was launched as a gaming phone, but along with the perfect gameplay, awesome design, ideal camera, and huge battery make it a next-level flagship phone. Anyone who can afford must invest in iQOO9 Pro as it is futuristic and appropriate for day-to-day use.

Although there are a few cons like no IP rating it can be ignored in front of the premium features. Correspondingly, the software issues can be overcome with future software updates. So, make the final choice according to your desire and needs. In case you are looking for an alternative option you can definitely check the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone.

Aman Patel
Aman Patel is a technology enthusiast and has excellent knowledge of smartphones. He writes for Oispice frequently about smartphones and reviews. Aman is available on email at [email protected].

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