iQOO Flagship
iQOO 14
₹49,999
PerformanceOS: Android 16 (Funtouch 16)Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)CPU: Octa-coreGPU: Adreno 830
CameraTriple: 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX9xx OIS + 13 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (telephoto 2x crop)Features: Q2 Gaming Chip 4K Night VideoVideo: 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
DisplayType: LTPO AMOLED 144Hz 1.5K Res 3000 nitsSize: 6.78 inchesRes: 1260 x 2800 pixelsProtection: Victus 2
BatteryType: Li-Po 5200 mAhCharging: 120W wired
The most affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phone.
Detailed Specifications
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 2026 January 12 |
| Body | Dimensions: 163.2 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm Weight: 198 g Build: Glass front Glass back Aluminum frame SIM: Dual SIM BMW M Motorsport Edition |
| Display | Type: LTPO AMOLED 144Hz 1.5K Res 3000 nits Size: 6.78 inches Res: 1260 x 2800 pixels Protection: Victus 2 |
| Platform | OS: Android 16 (Funtouch 16) Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) CPU: Octa-core GPU: Adreno 830 |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX9xx OIS + 13 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (telephoto 2x crop) Features: Q2 Gaming Chip 4K Night Video Video: 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Comms | Loudspeaker: Yes stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No WLAN: Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth: 5.4 NFC: Yes |
| Battery | Type: Li-Po 5200 mAh Charging: 120W wired |
| Colors | Legend (White) Alpha (Black) |
Expert Overview
iQOO 14 brings the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 to the under-50k segment. It is a gaming-focused device with a flat 144Hz screen and a dedicated 'Q2' display chip for frame interpolation. The 120W charging ensures zero downtime. While it lacks the periscope zoom of the Pro model, the main camera is still flagship-quality. It is the default choice for gamers on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is it good for gaming?
Absolute beast. It runs BGMI at 120fps stable.
Q2: Which processor?
The latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, usually found in 1 lakh+ phones.
Q3: Is the screen flat?
Yes! Gamers love flat screens, and this one is 144Hz smooth.
Q4: How fast is charging?
120W charging takes about 20 minutes to full.
Q5: Is the camera good?
Main cam is great (Sony IMX9xx), but it lacks a dedicated zoom lens.
Q6: Does it heat up?
It has a huge 6K VC cooling chamber, so it stays relatively cool.
Q7: Does it have bloatware?
Yes, Funtouch OS has some ads and pre-installed apps.
Q8: Is it waterproof?
IP64 rated (splash proof only).
Q9: Does it come with a charger?
Yes, 120W charger in the box.
Q10: Is the back glass?
Yes, available in BMW M edition (White) or Black.
Q11: Does it have a headphone jack?
No.
Q12: How is the battery?
5200mAh is a nice upgrade, lasting over a day of heavy use.
Q13: Does it support wireless charging?
No, that is reserved for the Pro model.
Q14: Is the fingerprint sensor fast?
Yes, optical in-display sensor.
ByDrive Verdict
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
144Hz Flat Display
120W FlashCharge
Q2 Gaming Chip
5200mAh Battery
Sony IMX9xx Camera
Large VC Cooling
UFS 4.0
Smart Finance Tool
Estimated Monthly EMI (No Cost)
₹/mo
3 Months
Plan: 12 Months
24 Months
Estimated Resale Value (1 Year)
₹32,499*
*Estimated resale value based on current flagship market trends.