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# Entry-Level 5G Smartphones
The iQOO Z7i Smartphone Has a 6.51-Inch IPS LCD Screen

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-03-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqoo-z7i-smartphone
References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/iqoo-z7i-android-smartphone-unveiled-13-03-2023/) & [iqoo](https://www.iqoo.com/en/)

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The [iQOO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqoo-neo7-racing-edition) Z7i smartphone has been launched as a new Android-powered mobile device perfect for savvy consumers to opt for when on the hunt for a cost-effective yet feature-rich handset. The smartphone is powered by a [MediaTek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqoo-z9) [Dimensity 6020](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y100i) octa-core mobile processor with three RAM and storage options including 4GB, 6GB and 8GB, which each feature 128GB of internal storage. Users can take advantage of a built-in microSD card slot for expanding existing storage, while a 5,000mAh battery offers extended usage periods and support for 15W wired charging.

The iQOO Z7i smartphone puts a 6.51-inch LPS LCD screen in the spotlight along with a dual-camera setup that offers two lenses on the rear with a single on the front.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 15%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Entry-level 5G Smartphones:** The iQOO Z7i is an example of the trend of manufacturers offering budget-friendly 5G phones for consumers.
- **Mediatek Mobile Processors:** With the iQOO Z7i featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 octa-core mobile processor, there is a trend in the mobile phone industry towards using MediaTek processors in phones.
- **Increased Battery Life:** Smartphone manufacturers have been working to increase battery life in their devices, as evidenced by the iQOO Z7i's 5,000mAh battery which supports 15W wired charging.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Mobile Phone Manufacturers:** Mobile phone manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards offering budget-friendly 5G phones by producing more entry-level 5G smartphones.
- **Semiconductor Manufacturers:** Semiconductor manufacturers can look towards developing more efficient and powerful mobile processors in order to drive innovation in the mobile phone industry.
- **Battery Manufacturers:** There is an opportunity for battery manufacturers to develop longer-lasting and more efficient batteries to meet the demand for increased battery life in mobile phones, such as the iQOO Z7i.

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