vivo’s iQOO gaming brand has been exclusive in China since its launch in 2019, and that is set to change this year: for the first time, the iQOO brand is going global with the iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend.
vivo iQOO 7 Legend Specs:
- Snapdragon 888 processor
- 8GB/12GB RAM
- 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage (expandable via MicroSD)
- 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 120hz refresh rate, 1000hz touch response rate, HDR10+
- 48-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF and OIS, 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 13-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom
- 16-megapixel selfie camera
- LTE, 4G, 5G
- WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, in-display fingerprint scanner
- Monster Audio–tuned stereo speakers, pressure-sensitive side buttons
- 4000mAh battery
- 66w fast charging
- Android 11, OriginOS
vivo iQOO 7 Global Specs:
- Snapdragon 870 processor
- 8GB/12GB RAM
- 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage (expandable via MicroSD)
- 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 120hz refresh rate, 1000hz touch response rate, HDR10+
- 48-megapixel f/1.8 IMX 598 main camera with PDAF, 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 mono camera
- 16-megapixel selfie camera
- LTE, 4G, 5G
- WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, in-display fingerprint scanner
- 4400mAh battery
- 66w fast charging
- Android 11, OriginOS
As for the slightly confusing part, the global iQOO 7 is actually the iQOO Neo5, while the iQOO 7 Legend is the iQOO 7 in China. Aside from the naming changes, there are a few changes for the iQOO 7 Legend. While you still get the top-notch internals (Snapdragon 888, UFS 3.1 storage, LPDDR5 RAM) and class-leading AMOLED display, its 4000mAh battery only charges at 66w and not 120w due to certification-related issues.
As for the vanilla iQOO7, it has the same set of specs found on the Chinese iQOO Neo5–so you are also getting a Snapdragon 870 processor, the same AMOLED panel from the iQOO 7 Legend, and the same 66w fast charging solution for its 4400mAh battery.
iQOO 7 Global Price
The iQOO 7 Legend is priced at INR 39,990(~Php 25.9k) for the 8GB/128GB model and INR 43,990(~Php 28.5k) for the 12GB/256GB model. The vanilla iQOO 7 global unit is priced at INR 31,990(~Php 20.8k) for the 8GB/128GB model, INR 33,990(~Php 22.1k) for the 8GB/256GB model, and INR 35,990(~Php 23.4k) for the 12GB/256GB model. Both phones will be available in India on May 1.