iQoo Z7 5G primary camera samples (tap to see full size)
Portrait mode with the rear camera is also quite good in both day and night shots. The background blur looks natural and creamy but sometimes, the software sharpens some images a bit too much. I noticed that the front camera tends to smoothen the skin a bit and this is despite disabling the beauty mode filters. On the other hand, Portrait mode on the front camera does a good job with edge detection but makes the skin look a tad fairer than what it is in real life. If you like this kind of colour tuning, then you shouldn’t have an issue with it.
iQoo Z7 5G front camera samples (tap to see full size)
The iQoo Z7 5G can record up to 4K 30fps videos using the rear camera. For the price, the video quality is quite good, with good dynamic range and colours. The front camera can capture decent 1080p 30fps videos. I wish there was an ultra-wide lens here to make the camera setup more versatile.
Verdict
The iQoo Z7 5G is a clear winner when it comes to delivering good performance under Rs. 20,000. The phone also checks the right boxes for those who consume a lot of content on their phones, and want an AMOLED display with good battery life and fast charging. The performance of the front and rear cameras are also quite good, however an ultra-wide camera is sorely missed.
Where the iQoo Z7 5G falls short is in the audio department. The single speaker setup is nowhere close to what a dual-speaker setup can deliver. Software preferences are subjective, but if you are okay with Funtouch OS, then the iQoo Z7 5G can certainly be a great buy in this segment.
