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iQOO Z5 review: Brings some upgrades but a missed opportunity overall

For the price it is available at, the gaming smartphone could have offered something more--the kind of value its predecessor iQoo Z3 provided, for instance

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Erick Massey New Delhi
Gaming smartphones have usually been on the higher side price-wise, but things are changing now.

It's not too long ago that iQOO came up with Z3, its mid-range gaming smartphone for those who wanted powerful performance without spending too much on a phone.

Priced competitively at Rs 23,990, iQOO Z5 is neither too expensive nor too cheap for a gaming smartphone.

That said, one of the key highlights of this phone is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G processor, which makes the deal a bit lucrative.

The question is, can iQOO Z5 live up to the expectation of those looking for a smooth