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iQOO 3

Converted Price (USD)

≈ $500

iQOO 3

Processor

Snapdragon 865 5G

Main Camera

48MP Main Camera

Display

6.44-inch 60Hz Super AMOLED

Battery

4440 mAh Battery (55W Fast Charging)

Key Features & Connectivity

5G Supported
NFC Enabled
eSIM Support
Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
ColorsVolcano Orange, Quantum Silver, Tornado Black
Water RatingNone
Release DateMarch 04, 2020
OS Support2 Years OS Updates

iQOO 3 Overview

The iQOO 3 is an iQOO smartphone released in March 2020 with a US reference price of $500. It runs on the Snapdragon 865 5G, has a 6.44-inch 60Hz Super AMOLED display, uses a 48MP Main Camera and packs a 4400 mAh battery. It supports 5G.

General Information

Converted Price (USD)
≈ $500
Weight
214.5g
Dimensions
158.5 x 74.9 x 9.2 mm
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water resistance
None
Variants
None

Display

Display type
Super AMOLED, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ)
Screen size
6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Refresh rate
60Hz
Brightness
800 nits (peak)
HDR
HDR10+
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Pixel density
~409 ppi density

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Process
7 nm
RAM
8GB, 12GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Geekbench (single / multi)
850 / 2800
Cooling
Carbon Fiber VC Liquid Cooling

Rear Camera

CamerasQuad
Main48MP, f/1.8
Ultrawide13MP, f/2.2, 120˚
Telephoto13MP, f/2.5, 2x optical zoom
Macro2MP, f/2.4 (depth)
StabilizationNone
FlashLED flash
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Front Selfie Camera

Selfie camera16MP, f/2.5
HDRHDR
Portrait modeNone
Video1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Capacity
4400 mAh
Wired charging
55W
Wireless charging
None
Reverse charging
None
Charger in box
Yes (Included in retail box)
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Network & Connectivity

5G
Supported
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.1
NFC
Yes (Supports contact payments)
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
IR blaster
No
Headphone jack
Yes (Supports legacy analog jacks)

Sensors

Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Gyroscope
Yes (3-axis gyroscope)
Compass
Yes (Supports compass apps)
Accelerometer
Yes (Motion detection)
Face unlock
Yes

Software & AI

OS
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Updates
2 Years OS Updates
AI features
Monster Touch Buttons
Circle to Search
No
AI photo editing
No
Live translation
No
AI assistant
No

Pros

  • • Powered by the flagship Snapdragon 865 processor, making it incredibly fast for its time.
  • • One of the very first phones to feature ultra-fast UFS 3.1 storage for blazing fast app loading times.
  • • Features physical 'Monster Touch' shoulder buttons on the frame, a massive hardware advantage for mobile gamers.
  • • Delightfully retained the classic 3.5mm headphone jack and included a dedicated DAC for Hi-Res audio support.

Cons

  • • The display refresh rate is frustratingly locked at a standard 60Hz, feeling archaic compared to 90Hz/120Hz gaming rivals.
  • • The overall camera system is noticeably inferior compared to true premium flagships of its era.
  • • Very heavy and physically bulky design makes it unwieldy and tiring for normal, everyday smartphone use.
  • • The FunTouch OS software was heavily bloated and received notoriously slow Android version updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the iQOO 3 good for gaming?

Yes, it was specifically designed from the ground up for gaming, featuring the powerful Snapdragon 865 chip and dedicated physical 'Monster Touch' shoulder buttons on the side frame.

Does the iQOO 3 have a 120Hz screen?

No. This was its single biggest flaw. Despite being heavily marketed as a premium gaming phone, the screen refresh rate was frustratingly locked at a standard, noticeably slower 60Hz.

Does the iQOO 3 have a headphone jack?

Yes! It delightfully retained the classic 3.5mm headphone jack and even included a dedicated AK4377A DAC for highly impressive Hi-Res audio output.

What processor does the iQOO 3 use?

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, which was the absolute top-tier flagship chip available at the time of its release in early 2020.

Is the iQOO 3 5G?

Yes, it was one of the earliest phones released in markets like India to officially support ultra-fast 5G cellular connectivity.

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