The iQOO U5e price starts at CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs 16,500) for the 4 GB RAM variant, making it one of the more affordable entries in iQOO's growing U5 series — and it packs a surprisingly capable spec sheet for the money.
iQOO U5e Price and Variants
iQOO launched the U5e in China in two storage-and-RAM configurations. The base model pairs 4 GB RAM with 128 GB of internal storage at a price of CNY 1,399 (approximately Rs 16,500). Step up to the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB variant and you pay CNY 1,499, or around Rs 17,600. Both variants support microSD card expansion up to 1 TB, so running out of space should not be a concern for most users. The phone has so far been announced for the Chinese market; availability in India and other global regions has not been confirmed yet.
iQOO introduced this handset as the third member of its U5 family, following the original iQOO U5 (launched in December the previous year) and the iQOO U5x (launched in March). The U5e sits alongside those models and targets buyers who want a large-screen, long-battery-life phone at an entry-level price.
iQOO U5e Full Specifications
The U5e is built around a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD display running at a 1600 × 720-pixel resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 60 Hz refresh rate, 16.7 million colors, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The display is large enough for comfortable media consumption without driving up the cost.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.51-inch HD+ LCD, 1600 × 720 px, 60 Hz, 20:9 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm), octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB (LPDDR4X) |
| Storage | 128 GB (UFS 2.1), expandable up to 1 TB |
| OS | Android 12 with Origin OS Ocean |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP macro (f/2.4) |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh with 18 W fast charging |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the iQOO U5e runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, a 7 nm octa-core processor clocked at up to 2.2 GHz. This is the same chipset found in several other mid-range phones and handles everyday tasks, social media, and casual gaming without issue. Graphics are handled by the Mali-G57 GPU. RAM runs on the faster LPDDR4X standard, while storage uses UFS 2.1 technology for snappier app load times.
The phone ships with Android 12 out of the box, overlaid with iQOO's Origin OS Ocean skin. Origin OS Ocean brings a cleaner home-screen experience, customisable widgets, and a focus on one-handed usability — all useful on a 6.51-inch device.
Camera and Battery
Photography is covered by a dual-camera system on the rear: a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture handles everyday shots, while a 2-megapixel macro lens (f/2.4) lets you get close-up detail shots of small subjects. Selfies and video calls use an 8-megapixel front camera with an f/2.0 aperture, which should produce well-lit portraits even in moderate indoor light.
For power, the U5e carries a sizeable 5,000 mAh battery — enough for a full day of mixed use on a single charge. When you do need to top up, 18 W fast charging brings the battery back up reasonably quickly. Security is handled by a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, which doubles as the power button and is typically faster to reach than an under-display scanner.
How Does It Compare to the U5 Series?
The U5e joins the iQOO U5 and U5x as part of the same product family. The U5 was launched in December the prior year, followed by the U5x in March. The U5e refines the formula with Android 12 and the Dimensity 700 chipset, targeting buyers who prioritise battery life and everyday performance over raw gaming horsepower.
In summary, the iQOO U5e delivers a large display, a capable chipset, a big battery, and dual-SIM 4G connectivity at a competitive price point. If iQOO brings it to the Indian market, it could be a strong contender in the sub-Rs 18,000 segment.
