iQoo 9 SE with Snapdragon 888, 120Hz display to go on sale March 8 starting at $445

iQoo recently launched iQoo 9 series devices. iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro are available for purchase now. However, the iQoo 9 SE, the cheapest of the three, will go on sale for the first time tomorrow. 9 SE is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and a 4500 mAh battery. Let’s take a closer look at the iQoo 9 SE price, launch offerings, specs and features.

iQoo 9 SE price and launch deals

9 SE comes in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB configurations. The 128GB variant of the smartphone costs $445. Whereas the 256GB storage option costs $485. It will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon starting at 12:00 tomorrow.

This time, iQoo is partnering with ICICI Bank, and as a result, ICICI credit card holders are eligible for a flat $40 discount on 9 SE purchases (both options).

iQoo 9 SE purchasers will also be eligible for iQoo’s Premium Maintenance Program, which will allow them to receive protection from accidental and liquid damage. In addition, users can also get a free screen protector and case from a service center as part of the program.

iQoo also offers a $40 exchange rate. For existing iQoo users, there is a swap bonus up to $131. Amazon Prime customers will also be eligible for a free screen replacement within 6 months.

Specifications and features of iQoo 9 SE

The 9 SE sports a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 1300 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. The phone has an optical fingerprint reader located under the display panel.

The 9 SE is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with an integrated Adreno 660 GPU, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS3.1 storage. Like other devices in the iQoo 9 series, the 9 SE also comes with Android 12 preinstalled.

The 9 SE offers a triple rear panel that includes a 48MP Sony IMX598 sensor with OIS, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120° field of view, and a 2MP mono sensor. The 16 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls sits inside the notch.

9 SE is equipped with a 4500 mAh battery. It supports 66W fast charging via Type-C charging port. Its dimensions are 163.22 x 76.4 x 8.39 mm and it weighs 197 grams. It is available in two color options – Sunset Sierra and Space Fusion.