Launch report · iQOO
iQOO 7: A 120 W-charging gaming flagship that beat Xiaomi to the punch.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2021·$590·Score 78/100
iQOO 7 made 120 W charging a mainstream flagship spec — full battery in 15 minutes — at $590 with the 888 and 120 Hz. The 4,000 mAh cell and 888 heat were the cost; the charging benchmark forced every rival to respond.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.62" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
48 MP · OIS
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
209 g
What stands out
- 120 W charging — full in 15 minutes, an industry first at scale.
- 888 + 120 Hz + IMX598 OIS at $590.
- BMW Legend edition available.
- Strong gaming tuning.
What to watch
- 4,000 mAh modest.
- Snapdragon 888 ran hot.
- No IP rating.
- Support ended.