At first glance the iQOO 9 SE is a new model, but actually its hardware lines up perfectly with the iQOO Neo5 S. This phone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset (non-plus) and has the same 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB memory configurations as the 9.
It also has a larger display than the
vanilla model, a 6.62” AMOLED panel with 1080p+ resolution. It too is driven by
the Intelligent Display Chip and offers 120Hz refresh rate plus 300Hz touch
sampling rate. Both the 9 and the 9 SE have in-display fingerprint readers
(optical rather than ultrasonic like on the Pro).
The camera setup is also more modest. It
uses the same 48MP IMX598 sensor, though with a less capable OIS system. The
13MP ultrawide camera (120°) is on board, the portrait camera is not. By the
way, these ultrawide modules can shoot macro at just 2.5 cm (1 in) distance. When
it comes to the battery, the vanilla and SE models trade punches – the SE has a
slightly larger power cell (4,500 mAh), but it maxes out at 66W FlashCharge.
Pre-orders for the iQOO 9 SE will begin on
March 2. The 8/128 GB model will cost ₹ 34,000 (US$ 455/€ 400), the 12/256 GB one
will be ₹ 38,000.
