iQOO 9T
Converted Price (USD)
≈ $590
Processor
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Main Camera
50MP Main Camera with OIS
Display
6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED
Battery
4700 mAh Battery (120W Fast Charging)
Key Features & Connectivity
iQOO 9T Overview
The iQOO 9T is an iQOO smartphone released in August 2022 with a US reference price of $590. It runs on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, has a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, uses a 50MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 4700 mAh battery. It supports 5G.
General Information
Display
Performance
Rear Camera
Front Selfie Camera
Battery & Charging
Network & Connectivity
Sensors
Software & AI
Pros
- • Powered by the vastly improved Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, completely fixing the severe overheating issues of the original 8 Gen 1.
- • Features a massive 3930 sq mm internal vapor chamber cooling system for incredible, sustained thermal stability during gaming.
- • Dedicated hardware vivo V1+ display chip artificially boosts game frame rates while noticeably reducing overall GPU load.
- • Excellent 120W wired fast charging reliably fills the 4700mAh battery from 0 to 100% in roughly 20 minutes.
Cons
- • Despite its premium price tag, it still completely lacks an official IP rating for true water and dust resistance.
- • The international FunTouch OS 12 software remains highly cluttered with annoying pre-installed apps and bloatware.
- • Still completely lacks modern wireless charging, a convenience feature considered standard on true flagships in its price range.
- • The bold, massive BMW M Motorsport camera module design is highly polarizing and heavily divides user opinion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the iQOO 9T better than the iQOO 9?
Yes, significantly better. The 9T exclusively uses the heavily upgraded Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, which completely fixed the severe overheating and battery drain issues that heavily plagued the original iQOO 9.
What does the vivo V1+ chip do?
It is a dedicated hardware co-processor that specifically handles display interpolation. It can artificially insert extra frames into supported mobile games, making them look visually smoother while simultaneously reducing the heat and load on the main GPU.
Does the iQOO 9T overheat?
No. Thanks to the highly efficient Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and a massive internal vapor chamber cooling system, it remains incredibly cool and stable even during long, intense 3D gaming sessions.
How fast does the iQOO 9T charge?
It is incredibly fast. Using the included proprietary 120W charger, it can safely fill the 4700mAh battery from completely empty to 100% in roughly 20 minutes.
Does it have wireless charging?
No. Despite its premium price tag and flagship status, iQOO completely omitted wireless charging capabilities from the 9T.
