The iQOO U3X 5G has been launched as the company's most affordable 5G smartphone, arriving in China with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 5000mAh battery and the Snapdragon 480 chipset. iQOO has positioned the iQOO U3X 5G as a budget-friendly handset that bundles strong battery life, fast charging and 5G connectivity into one package. The company has launched it only in China for now, and it is likely to reach India soon. Here is a complete look at the price, specifications and features of this device.
iQOO U3X 5G price and availability
The iQOO U3X 5G has been launched in China with an initial price of 1199 Yuan, which is about 13,300 rupees. It is currently the cheapest 5G smartphone in the company's lineup, making 5G accessible to buyers shopping at the entry level. While iQOO has only confirmed the China launch so far, the phone is expected to be launched in India in the near future. iQOO is a sub-brand associated with Vivo, and this model continues the push toward affordable 5G connectivity.
Display and design
The phone features a 6.58-inch full HD+ IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch and a 90Hz refresh rate, so scrolling and animations look smoother than on a standard 60Hz screen. The aspect ratio is 20.7:09 and the screen-to-body ratio stands at a tall 90.61 percent, giving the front a fairly immersive look for its price segment. For security, iQOO has included a side-mounted fingerprint sensor along with a face unlock feature, offering two convenient ways to unlock the device.
Performance, storage and software
Under the hood, the iQOO U3X 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset, the processor that also enables its 5G capabilities. It comes with LPDDR4x RAM up to 8GB and UFS 2.1 storage up to 128GB, which should comfortably handle everyday multitasking and app storage. On the software side, the device runs iQOO UI 1.0 based on Android 11.
Camera and battery
For photography, the iQOO U3X 5G sports a dual camera setup with LED flash housed in a quad camera module, pairing a 13-megapixel main sensor with a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens for portrait-style shots. At the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Powering the device is a 5000mAh battery, a sizeable cell for all-day use, and it supports 18-watt fast charging to help top up quickly between sessions.
iQOO U3X 5G full specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.58-inch full HD+ IPS LCD, waterdrop notch, 90Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 480 chipset |
| RAM | LPDDR4x RAM up to 8GB |
| Storage | UFS 2.1 storage up to 128GB |
| Rear Camera | 13MP + 2MP depth, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh with 18W fast charging |
| Operating System | iQOO UI 1.0 based on Android 11 |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock |
| Price | 1199 Yuan (about 13,300 rupees) |
Connectivity options
On the connectivity front, the iQOO U3X 5G offers dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. Combined with 5G support at an entry-level price, the package makes it an appealing choice for buyers seeking next-generation connectivity on a budget.
