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vivo iQOO 9
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vivo iQOO 9

Released: 2022, February 23Price: About 510 EURStatus: Available. Released 2022, March 02

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12, Funtouch 12
CPUOcta-core (1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, gimbal OIS, 13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Size6.56 inches, 104.6 cm, 2, (~87.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
BuildGlass front (Panda Glass), aluminum frame, glass back
Modelvivo iQOO 9
PriceAbout 510 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsLegend, Alpha, Phoenix Orange
Single16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 02
Weight200 g / 202 g (7.05 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm)
Display749 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging120W wired, 50% in 6 min, 100% in 18 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Released2022, February 23
Announced2022, February 23
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions159.1 x 75.1 x 8.6 or 8.7 mm
ProtectionPanda Glass
Resolution1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-25.5 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 745168 (v8), 852898 (v9), GeekBench: 3503 (v5.1), GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 105h

vivo iQOO 9 Overview

About vivo iQOO 9 vivo iQOO 9 is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. vivo iQOO 9 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

vivo iQOO 9 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo iQOO 9?

The vivo iQOO 9 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does vivo iQOO 9 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting vivo iQOO 9 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo iQOO 9 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo iQOO 9 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo iQOO 9.