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Vivo's sub-brand iQOO recently launched its gaming smartphone in China. Though the smartphone is not available in India, indianexpress.com got a first look at it. Among the key features of Vivo iQOO are the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, up to 12GB RAM, 44W fast charging, triple cameras at the back as well as mobile gaming features such as pressure-sensitive buttons on both the left and ride side as well as liquid cool technology. The iQOO is available in several storage configurations with the price for the base 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model starting at 2,998 yuan, which is approximately Rs 31,700 on conversion. (Image: Karanveer Singh Arora)
Vivo iQOO sports a 3D glass body design and the back cover has a vertical LED strip that runs in the center. The phone comes in blue or orange colour options. It features a 6.41-inch display with a resolution of 2,340 x1,080 pixels and a waterdrop notch design. (Image: Karanveer Singh Arora)
The triple rear cameras on Vivo iQOO are a combination of 12MP primary camera with Sony IMX363 sensor, a secondary 12MP wide-angle camera, and a third 2MP depth sensor. Vivo iQOO gets a is 12MP front camera that is included in the notch on top of the display. (Image: Karanveer Singh Arora)
Vivo iQOO is powered by a Snapdragon 855 processor coupled with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It supports under-display fingerprint sensor for authentication. (Image: Karanveer Singh Arora)
The gaming smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery with support for Vivo’s 44W SuperFlash charging technology, said to fully charge the device in 45 minutes. (Image: Karanveer Singh Arora)
Unfortunately, the Vivo 44W SuperFlash charging technology feature is not supported on the 6 RAM and 128GB storage model. (Image: Karanveer Singh Arora)
Vivo iQOO also includes “super liquid cooling” technology and vapor chamber to keep the phone cool during long gaming sessions. The muti-turbo feature is said to boost app startup by 30 per cent and help with uninterrupted gaming sessions by automatically switching between 4G and WiFi. (Image: Karanveer Singh Arora)
The 8GB RAM+128GB storage model of Vivo iQOO is priced at 3298 yuan or Rs 34,900 approximately. The 8GB RAM+256GB storage variant will cost 3598 yuan, which is around Rs 38,000 on conversion. The higher-end 12GB RAM+256GB storage model comes at 4298 yuan or approximately Rs 45,500. (Image: Karanveer Singh Arora)
