iQOO U5 5G was revealed in China as the new affordable 5G smartphone from Vivo’s sub-brand. A few days back the company also announced iQOO Neo 5S and Neo 5 SE as affordable flagship phones. The new device comes with a fast refresh rate OLED display, dual rear camera, big battery, fast charging, Qualcomm’s 600 series 5G chipset, and more.
iQOO U5 5G Specifications and Features
| Device | iQOO U5 5G |
| Status | Launched |
| Launch Date | 25/12/2021 ( China ) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB/8GB |
| Internal storage capacity | 128GB |
| Display | 6.58-inch LCD 120Hz fast refresh rate |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (Primary) + 2MP ( macro ) |
| Front camera | 8-Megapixel |
| Battery | 5000mah |
| Charging | 18W |
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.8 x 8.3mm |
| Weight | 185g |
| Operating System | Origin OS Ocean |
| Android Version | Android 12 |
| Color options | Magic Blue, Dark Black, Silver White |
| box content | Smartphone USB cable Charger User manuals SIM card ejector tool Important product information and warranty card |
| Warranty | up to 12 Months |
iQOO U5 5G features a 6.58 inches OLED display, Full-HD+ resolution, HDR 10, and 120Hz fast refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone comes powered with a Snapdragon 695 octa-core SoC that comes coupled with Adreno 619 GPU. It is accompanied by up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that can be extended via a microSD card slot.
In terms of camera, the smartphone boasts a dual rear camera that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, the phone sports an 8-megapixel front-facing camera under the waterdrop notch. The device is running on Android 12 with Origin OS Ocean skin on top.
The smartphone is packed with a 5000mah battery and supports 18W fast charging. For connectivity, the phone includes Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 5, 5G, 4G LTE, USB TYPE-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. In terms of Dimensions, the device measures 164 x 75.8 x 8.3mm and weighs 185 grams. Sensors onboard, the iQOO U5 sports an accelerometer, proximity, compass, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
iQOO U5 Price and Availability
iQOO U5 comes in three configurations:-
• 4GB + 128GB priced at 1,299 yuan
• 6GB + 128GB priced at 1,399 yuan
• 8GB + 128GB priced at 1,499 yuan
The phone comes in three color options namely Magic Blue, Dark Black, and Silver White. It is currently available for pre-order and will go for sale from January 1.