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iQOO has made its presence felt in the Indian smartphone market in just two years, which is quite a feat given the cutthroat competition among existing OEMs. In fact, our recent Great Indian Smartphone Survey says iQOO beats the rest A brand with highly satisfied customers. Clearly, the brand is doing it right. iQOO users are happy with their phone’s speed, battery reliability and most importantly value for money. Since the beginning of 2022, iQOO has launched several important devices such as iQOO 9 Pro, iQOO 9 SE and iQOO Neo 6.
However, not all iQOO phones have been a hit with users and reviewers alike. As we approach the end of the year there are some that are not worth investing in. With so many good iQOO phones available right now, choosing one to buy might be difficult for the average consumer. So, we decided to rank every iQOO phone launched in India, From least favorite to best.
iQOO Z6 Lite 5G
The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G (Review) is currently the cheapest iQOO phone you can buy in India. Moreover, it is one of the cheapest 5G phones in India with a starting price of Rs. 13,999. This is an easy choice for anyone looking for an affordable 5G phone in India, especially with the availability of 5G services from Airtel and Jio. In addition to 5G support, the iQOO Z6 Lite also features a 5G 120Hz display and Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. iQOO should have provided a charger inside the box, improving the phone’s low-light photography.
Pros:
- Good construction
- Smooth 120Hz display
- Decent performance
Disadvantages:
- No charger in the box
- Poor low-light photography
iQOO Z6 5G
A slightly better phone than the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G in terms of performance, the iQOO Z6 5G (Review) powered by Snapdragon 695 chipset. Just Rs. 15,499, the iQOO Z6 5G is one of the better performance-centric phones in the segment. Along with a capable processor, the device also offers a 120Hz display, Android 12 OS and good battery life. However, the phone’s sub-par cameras, bloatware issues and lack of stereo speakers make it a little less desirable than other phones in the segment.
Pros:
- Good design
- Good performance
- Strong performance
Disadvantages:
- Average cameras
- Bloatware issues
- No stereo speakers
iQOO Z6 Pro 5G
Easily the best phone in the iQOO Z6 series, the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G packs plenty of power and is attractively priced at Rs. 21,999 will be offered. Some things that work well with the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G are its performance thanks to its Snapdragon 778G chipset, its bright and clear AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and its solid battery life with 66W fast charging support. For a phone in this price segment, it misses out on some key features like stereo speakers and HDR10 support.
Pros:
- Good performance
- Strong performance
- Fast charging
Disadvantages:
- No stereo speakers
- HDR10 is not supported
iQOO 9 SE
iQOO is known for offering value for money smartphones, and iQOO 9 SE (Review) is a great example of that. Rs. 33,990, the iQOO 9 SE with the powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset is billed as an affordable flagship device. Other attractive features include 66W fast charging support, 120Hz AMOLED display and up to 12GB of RAM. Very few devices can match the iQOO 9 SE in this price range, which will cost you around Rs. 35,000 budget is easy to buy.
Pros:
- Smooth performance
- Value for money
- Fast charging
Disadvantages:
- Bloatware
- There is no 3.5mm headphone jack
iQOO 9
with iQOO 9 (Review), you enter flagship territory. But Rs. 42,990, the iQOO 9 is more affordable than many other premium flagship phones. The device packs plenty of horsepower under the hood, with a Snapdragon 888+ 5G chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM. The iQOO 9 also features a stunning 120Hz AMOLED display, a 48MP gimbal camera system and 120W fast charging support. The phone’s cameras could have been better than its battery life.
Pros:
- A stellar performance
- Good performance
- 120W fast charging
Disadvantages:
- Cameras could be better
- Poor battery life
iQOO 9 Pro
They were surprised to see it iQOO 9 Pro (Review) is the best iQOO phone on our list? Well, the smartphone might be the most unique device on this list, but its price tag makes it difficult for us to call it the best, especially considering the other VFM iQOO phones out there. The iQOO 9 Pro was launched earlier this year with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a 6.78-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP triple cameras and 120W fast charging. But for a high-end flagship, the iQOO 9 Pro misses out on some key features like IP rating and the inability to stream HDR media on OTT devices like Netflix.
Pros:
- Excellent performance
- Excellent performance
- Fast charging
Disadvantages:
iQOO Neo 6
The iQOO Neo 6 (Review) and the iQOO 9 SE are so close to each other in terms of value-for-money offerings that it’s difficult for the average consumer to choose between them. The iQOO Neo 6 costs more than the iQOO 9 SE by around Rs. 4,000 is cheaper and comparable to the latter in almost all respects. It has a stunning 6.62-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, a powerful Snapdragon 870 chipset and 80W fast charging, which is actually faster than the iQOO 9 SE. iQOO Neo 6 is the best VFM iQOO phone to launch in 2022.
Pros:
- Excellent performance
- Good performance
- 80W fast charging
Disadvantages:
- Average design
- Auxiliary cameras could be better
iQOO 9T 5G
The iQOO 9T (Review) comes as close as possible to the best and fastest Android phone in 2022. You will pay Rs. If you’re in the market for a premium smartphone under 50,000, the iQOO 9T is probably your best bet. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset which makes it blazing fast. It also has a smooth 120Hz E5 AMOLED display, 50MP triple rear cameras and fast charging support up to 120W. Basically, it offers everything a consumer could ask for in a flagship phone in 2022 without spending too much. That’s why we ranked the iQOO 9T 5G as the best iQOO phone to launch this year.
Pros:
- Extraordinary performance
- Good cameras
- 120W charging
Disadvantages:
- Low-light photography can be good
- Some bloatware