Chinese smartphone brand, iQOO has introduced its latest 5G offering, the U5e, in its home country. The device carries a starting price of CNY 1,399 (nearly Rs. 16,300) for its base 4GB/128GB configuration. As for the key highlights, the handset features an LCD display, a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, dual rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The U5e is the latest and most affordable model in the U5 series and comes with a MediaTek processor. The handset is a rebranded version of the Vivo Y33s 5G, which had debuted in China in March. Vivo, through its sub-brand iQOO, continues to flood the entry-level 5G smartphone segment in China where it faces stiff competition from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The iQOO U5e boasts a 6.51-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) LCD panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, and 269ppi pixel density. The smartphone bears a waterdrop notch design with slim bezels and a power-button integrated fingerprint reader. On the rear, it has a blacked-out, rectangular camera island.
On the rear, the iQOO U5e houses dual cameras that include a 13MP (f/2.2) primary shooter and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro lens. The smartphone features an 8MP (f/2.0) front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. Under the hood, it packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. Dimensions-wise, it measures 8.25mm in thickness and tips the scales at 193g.
The iQOO U5e is backed by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The device boots Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 5G, dual-SIMs, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Type-C port.
For official pricing and availability, the The iQOO U5e bears a price-tag of CNY 1,399 (nearly Rs. 16,300) for its 4GB/128GB model. The 6GB/128GB variant of the device costs CNY 1,499 (around Rs. 17,500). The smartphone is available in Dark Black and Silver White colour options. It is up for grabs from Vivo China's official website.
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