iQOO 8
A China-only Snapdragon 888 flagship with 120 W and a 120 Hz E5 panel.
The iQOO 8 is a flagship iQOO smartphone released Aug 2021, with a launch price of $619. It pairs the Snapdragon 888 with a 6.56" AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 48 MP · OIS main camera and a 4,350 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — The base 8 with the E5 panel. Standout strengths: samsung e5 panel was the brightest of 2021. and 120 w charging. Main trade-off: china-only.
The base 8 with the E5 panel.
iQOO 8 was the cheaper China-only sibling of the 8 Pro — Samsung E5, 120 W, 888 — without the QHD+ resolution or wireless charging. As a value-flagship of its season it was excellent; the 8 Pro is the one everyone remembers.
Read the full review- Samsung E5 panel was the brightest of 2021.
- 120 W charging.
- Slim 196 g for a flagship.
- Snapdragon 888 + gaming tuning.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the iQOO 8 compares
| iQOO 8 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | iQOO Neo 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 89 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.56" AMOLED 120 Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.78" AMOLED 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP · OIS | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.88 |
| Battery | 4,350 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAh |
| Launch price | $619 | $1,299 | $420 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iQOO 8 released?
The iQOO 8 was released in Aug 2021.
How much does the iQOO 8 cost?
The iQOO 8 launched at $619 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iQOO 8 screen size and type?
The iQOO 8 has a 6.56" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the iQOO 8 use?
The iQOO 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iQOO 8 have?
The iQOO 8 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iQOO 8 battery capacity?
The iQOO 8 has a 4,350 mAh battery.
How fast does the iQOO 8 charge?
The iQOO 8 supports 120 W FlashCharge wired charging.
What is the iQOO 8 main camera?
The iQOO 8 has a 48 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the iQOO 8 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the iQOO 8 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 13 MP, 2× optical.
Does the iQOO 8 have a headphone jack?
The iQOO 8 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the iQOO 8 get software updates?
The iQOO 8 update policy: support ended.
How much does the iQOO 8 weigh?
The iQOO 8 weighs 196 g.
What colours does the iQOO 8 come in?
The iQOO 8 is available in 2 colours: Phantom Black, Legendary Edition.
Is the iQOO 8 worth buying?
iQOO 8 was the cheaper China-only sibling of the 8 Pro — Samsung E5, 120 W, 888 — without the QHD+ resolution or wireless charging. As a value-flagship of its season it was excellent; the 8 Pro is the one everyone remembers. SpecEagle gives the iQOO 8 an editorial score of 80/100.
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