Vivo iQOO 9 SE (2022) review

Vivo announced the launch of the iQOO 9 SE smartphone in 2022. The manufacturer is offering the Vivo iQOO 9 SE phone with 6.62 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The iQOO 9 SE was launched with Android OS v11.0 pre-installed. This phone uses a high resolution 1080 x 2400 px, 6.62 inch AMOLED display. AMOLED displays offer several advantages that make them popular among smartphone users. The iQOO 9 SE with multi-camera setup offers specialized features, multiple cameras with different focal lengths, such as wide-angle, standard, telephoto, and macro. You have more options to capture a variety of subjects and scenes. The selfie camera of iQOO 9 SE allows you to capture self-portraits or group photos without needing someone else to take the picture for you.

Vivo iQOO 9 SE specifications

Body

The weight of the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is 6.91 oz. It is still considered to be relatively lightweight and portable. The dimensions of this Vivo smartphone are average (6.43 x 3.01 x 0.33 inch). For some people, larger smartphones are more comfortable to hold and easier to use, as they provide a larger display for watching videos, browsing the web, and using apps. A Nano SIM is a chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM). Nano SIM is the smallest SIM card size available and is currently the most widely used SIM card size in newer devices.

System

The Vivo iQOO 9 SE comes with Android OS v11.0 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is an open-source operating system, which means that the source code is freely available to the public and can be modified and distributed by anyone. The iQOO 9 SE utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. This octa-core CPU consists: Octa-core, Single-core 2.84 GHz Kryo 680, Triple-core 2.4 GHz Kryo 680, Quad-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 680. These eight cores make the work speed fast enough.

The Vivo iQOO 9 SE comes with Adreno 660 Graphics Processing Unit. The GPU is optimized for parallel processing and complex mathematical operations required for rendering and manipulating graphics. Adreno GPUs are widely used in smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. These GPUs are known for their strong performance, power efficiency, and advanced graphics capabilities.

Display

The AMOLED display of iQOO 9 SE provides deep blacks, vibrant colors, fast response times, thin and flexible design possibilities, power efficiency, and features like Always-On Display. The 6.62 inch display should be large enough to provide a comfortable viewing experience for your needs, whether it's reading text, browsing the web, or watching videos. The display size represents the diagonal distance from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner. Text will be easier to read, and videos will be more immersive on a larger display. This smartphone is multitouch capable. Multitouch is a feature in smartphones that allows for the detection and tracking of multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously. It enables users to interact with the device using more than one finger or touch input at the same time.

Memory

The 8 GB of RAM on the Vivo iQOO 9 SE should be more than enough to handle their daily needs without any major issues. Having more RAM alone does not necessarily guarantee better performance, and other factors such as the processor and storage speed can also impact overall performance. 128 GB of internal storage should be more than enough for their needs. The iQOO 9 SE has 128 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (8 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

This smartphone features a multi-camera setup. Multiple cameras or depth sensors can enhance the smartphone's ability to create appealing portrait mode effects, including background blur or bokeh. This can be useful for creating multi-camera shots, 3D effects, or immersive content. The autofocus is an important feature in this smartphone. Autofocus helps the camera to focus on a subject automatically, which ensures that the resulting photo or video is clear and sharp. The iQOO 9 SE does not have optical image stabilization (OIS). OIS technology is more commonly found in higher-end smartphones and is designed to reduce camera shake and blur, resulting in sharper and clearer images and videos.

Connectivity

The Vivo iQOO 9 SE supports the latest 5G network technology. Compared to 4G, 5G networks offer several key advantages, including faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and greater network capacity, which enable new applications such as virtual and augmented reality, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and more. The Vivo iQOO 9 SE like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi networks use radio waves to transmit data between devices and a wireless access point, which is typically connected to a wired network and serves as a hub for wireless devices to connect to the internet or other networks.

With Bluetooth connectivity, you can connect your iQOO 9 SE smartphone to a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more. The iQOO 9 SE has a GPS receiver. Many fitness and activity tracking apps rely on GPS to accurately measure and record outdoor activities such as running, cycling, hiking, or tracking routes. The iQOO 9 SE is NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. NFC stands for Near Field Communication, and it is a wireless communication technology that allows two devices to exchange information when they are brought close together.

The iQOO 9 SE phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The iQOO 9 SE has an USB Type-C port. USB Type-C is capable of supporting a range of different data transfer speeds and charging capabilities, depending on the specific implementation used by a particular device. The iQOO 9 SE smartphone does not have 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Battery

The Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The iQOO 9 SE does not have a removable battery. The battery is integrated into the phone's design and is not intended to be removed or replaced by the user.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes: X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). The fingerprint reader is a biometric security feature found in iQOO 9 SE smartphones. When an object, such as your hand or face, comes close to the sensor of iQOO 9 SE, it triggers a response that can be used for specific functions or features.

The iQOO 9 SE phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The light sensor is a type of sensor in a smartphone that enables it to measure the intensity of light around the device. The Dual SIM capability of Vivo iQOO 9 SE phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging. Fast charging is an important feature for smartphones. It allows you to quickly and easily recharge your phone's battery when you are on the go.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Vivo iQOO 9 SE, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Vivo iQOO 9 SE pictures

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