Here’s my take on iQOO’s new smartphone — iQOO Z7 Pro
Stylish looks
Excellent performance
Impressive battery life
Pleasurable viewing experience
Cameras could have been better
No stereo speakers
Bloatware
iQOO’s new offering, the Z7 Pro is positioned to go head-to-head with some of the popular smartphones in its category, including the Lava Agni 2 (review), Realme 11 Pro (review), and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus (review). Key specifications of the new iQOO phone include a curved design with a ‘3D Curved Super-Vision display’, MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, 66W fast charging support, and a bunch of gaming-focused features, among other things. Let’s find out in this iQOO Z7 Pro review how far the smartphone goes in giving its competitors a run for their money.
Table of Contents
Verdict
Design and display
Performance and software
Cameras
Battery and charging speeds
Final verdictVerdict
The iQOO Z7 Pro stands out as a performance-focused smartphone adept at effortlessly handling gaming and multitasking demands. Additionally, the device scores high in aspects like design, display, and battery life. However, as it turns out, the phone may have missed a trick or two in the camera and audio domains, though those might not really be a deal breaker depending upon what you’re looking for.Design and display
The iQOO Z7 Pro design is similar to the Vivo V27 series launched earlier this year. It showcases a sleek design with curved edges and an exceptionally thin form factor. The handset measures just 7.36mm in thickness, making it incredibly comfortable to hold. There isn’t a colour-changing back; rather, the rear panel of the Z7 Pro curves gracefully, featuring a sparkly matte surface that is quite appealing. Moreover, it adeptly conceals fingerprints and smudges.
While the frame of the phone might be plastic, the Z7 Pro doesn’t creak or crack when pressure is applied. Additionally, the handset is IP52-certified for splash resistance. The rear panel of the device also sports a giant camera module, which houses a dual camera setup along with an LED ring, marketed as Aura light. The handset features an in-display fingerprint scanner that unlocks the device with acceptable speed. Other features include a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer at the bottom edge, along with a speaker grille and SIM tray.
The iQOO Z7 Pro sports a curved 6.78-inch tall display of AMOLED variety. The display bears FHD+ (1,080×2,400p) resolution in a 20:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 388ppi. The maximum refresh rate is 120Hz, and there’s HDR10+ support too. Additionally, the display can reach a peak brightness of 1330 nits, ensuring excellent readability and content visibility even in bright sunny conditions.
The default colour profile of the display looks quite crisp and vibrant, though some might find the palette slightly favouring warmer tones. However, you do have the option to select various colour profiles, such as Pro and Bright, from the phone’s settings menu. The 120Hz refresh rate works across UI and supported apps. It can drop down to 60Hz manually or depending on the content being played on the screen. The handset supports a 1200Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring minimal latency when you interact with the screen while gaming.
