iQOO Z9s Pro Review: Should You Buy in 10 Points

Shimul Sood

The iQOO Z9s Pro comes in two colourways — Flamboyant Orange and Luxe Marble.The back panel is Total déjà vu of the iQOO 12—yes, the flagship. So, design-wise, you’re getting premium vibes without breaking the bank.

Design

This phone flaunts a gorgeous, premium screen. Using it was a pleasure—I found myself watching high-quality YouTube videos and losing hours binge-watching Modern Family on Netflix. The colours were so sharp and vibrant. 

Display

The Z9s Pro handled everyday tasks like a champ—no weird glitches or tantrums. Whether I was binging YouTube or Netflix, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram reels, or chatting up my friends, this phone kept up without breaking a sweat.

Performance

The software on this phone is solid, offering plenty of customisation options. The downside, however, is the limited OS updates. Besides this, there’s the usual barrage of bloatware apps.

UI

In daylight, the wide camera does a solid job. Like its Vivo cousins, this phone pumps up the saturation, making everything pop in the pictures—perfect for those who love their colours extra vivid. 

Camera

Regarding battery life, this phone excels. I charged it four days ago while drafting this review, and despite my usage being relatively light, the phone still has 27 per cent battery left. 

Battery

The iQOO Z9s Pro at Rs 24,999 is a solid pick—offering a premium feel, a battery that keeps going for almost two days, stellar performance, a classy curved display, and a camera that handles daylight and portrait shots like a pro.

Verdict

- Premium look - Curved display, excellent colours - Fast performance - IP64 rating - Reliable battery life - Good daylight and portrait shots

What is Good?

- Room for improvement in low light photography - Distorted audio output at higher levels - Bloatware apps - Lesser software updates

What is Bad?

- Nothing Phone (2a) - OnePlus Nord CE4

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