iQOO 3 price slashed in India; now starts at Rs 34,990

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On Apr 24, 2020

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Vivo sub-brand iQOO has announced up to Rs. 4000 price cut for iQOO 3 in India. Prices have been slashed for all variants and iQOO 3 price in India now starts at Rs 34,990 instead of its original starting price of Rs 38,990.

To recall, the iQOO 3 was one of the first Snapdragon 865 and 5G phones in India. It touts high-end specifications like the Snapdragon 865 SoC, up to 12GB RAM, 48MP quad cameras, and 55W fast charging support. The flagship smartphone comes in three variants, and only the top-end version with 12GB RAM supports 5G connectivity.

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iQOO 3 new prices in India after price cut

iQOO started its journey in India with iQOO 3 launch back in February. At launch, it debuted at Rs 36,990 but in April the company revised the starting price to Rs 38,990 due to GST hike. Now, the company has announced a permanent price cut for iQOO 3.

Here are the new iQOO 3 (review) prices:

iQOO 3 India price list (updated)

Phone	Old Price	New Price
iQOO 3 4G (8GB+128GB)	Rs 38,990	Rs 34,990
iQOO 3 4G (8GB+256GB)	Rs 41,990	Rs 37,990
iQOO 3 5G (12GB+256GB)	Rs 46,990	Rs 44,990

Gagan Arora pointed impact on affordability due to COVID 19 as the rationale behind the permanent price cut. In a statement, he said: “In order to continue with our proposition of offering best-in-class features with 5G capabilities at an affordable price point, we have decided to refresh our pricing, making the iQOO the most cost-effective 5G enabled device in India.”

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iQOO as a brand has reiterated that it will continue to provide Android updates regularly. iQOO offers its flagship phone in black, silver and orange colours. The 3 will retail on official website and Flipkart post the coronavirus lockdown.

iQOO 3 5G specs

Model	iQOO 3 5G
Display	6.44-inch, 2400×1080 FHD+ resolution, 92% screen to body ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch refresh rate
Colors	Tornado Black, Volcano Orange, Quantum Silver
Software	iQOO UI based on Android 10
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with X55 5G modem
Memory	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Front Camera	16MP (f/2.45)
Rear Camera	48MP (f/1.8)+ 13MP (f/2.2) Ultra wide-angle & macro camera (3cm focus) + 13MP Telephoto (f/2.46)+ 2MP portrait(f/2.4)
Battery	4440mAh battery with 55W SuperFlash Charge, USB-C
Connectivity	Dual Mode 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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