iQOO U5 — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

Introduction

The iQOO U5 closed out the U series in China: announced December 2021 and on sale from January 2022, it paired the Snapdragon 695 5G with a 6.58-inch 120Hz display, a 50MP dual camera, and a 5000mAh battery — at a China launch price equivalent to roughly Rs. 28,000. It never launched outside China, so Pakistani buyers only meet it as an import kit. This guide covers its full specifications, the conflicting Pakistan prices, and the PTA checks that matter.

iQOO has never officially launched in Pakistan, so every iQOO U5 sold locally is an import kit from another market (usually China). That means there is no official Pakistani price, no local warranty, and the device must pass through PTA/DIRBS registration with the tax applying per device and per IMEI — never assume that one unit's status applies to another.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Specification	Details
Brand and model	iQOO U5
Announced / released	December 2021, China (sale Jan 2022)
Dimensions / weight	164 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm; 185 g
Display	6.58-inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2408 (~401 ppi), 120Hz, HDR10
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU / GPU	Octa-core (2x2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold, 6x1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver); Adreno 619
RAM / storage	4GB / 6GB / 8GB; 128GB UFS 2.2; microSDXC slot
Rear camera	50MP (f/1.8, PDAF) + 2MP macro (f/2.4); 1080p@30fps
Front camera	8MP (f/1.8); 1080p@30fps
Battery / charging	5000mAh; 18W wired; no wireless charging
OS at launch	Android 12, OriginOS Ocean (support ended)
SIM / network	Dual nano-SIM; 5G (bands 1/5/8/28/41/77/78, SA/NSA)
Biometrics / audio	Side-mounted fingerprint; 3.5mm headphone jack; no NFC
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Colours	White, Gray, Aurora
Chipset note	Pre-launch rumours cited Dimensity 810 — officially launched with Snapdragon 695 5G

Design and Build Quality

164 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm, 185 g, with a waterdrop notch and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Colours: White, Gray, and Aurora. Slim and light for a 5000mAh phone; plastic construction typical of the segment.

Display Features

6.58-inch IPS LCD at 1080 x 2408 (~401 ppi) with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support — the highest refresh rate in the U series. Scrolling and animations are visibly smoother than on the 90Hz U3/U3x. Brightness and contrast are mid-range LCD class.

Processor and Performance

Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm): 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold + 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver, Adreno 619. Chipset note: pre-launch leaks and listings widely cited the MediaTek Dimensity 810 for the U5 — those were wrong. The officially launched phone uses the Snapdragon 695 5G. It is a capable 2021 mid-range 5G chip, efficient and still fine for everyday apps and moderate gaming, though several generations behind today's chips.

RAM and Storage

4GB, 6GB, or 8GB RAM with 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, plus a microSDXC slot. Reported combinations: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB. The 6GB or 8GB variants are the sensible picks.

Camera Features

Dual rear: 50MP main (f/1.8, PDAF) + 2MP macro (f/2.4). Front: 8MP (f/1.8). Rear video is 1080p at 30fps — no 4K on this model. The 50MP main is a step up from the 13MP units in the U3x models and does respectable daylight work; the macro helper adds little, and low-light results are average.

Battery and Charging

5000mAh with 18W wired charging over USB-C. No wireless charging. The efficient 6nm chip plus the big cell make endurance a genuine strength — comfortably over a day of heavy use on a healthy unit.

Software and Updates

Android 12 with OriginOS Ocean at launch — the newest software of any U-series phone here. Official support has ended, so treat the software as frozen, but it starts from a newer base than its siblings.

Connectivity and Additional Features

Dual nano-SIM with 5G (bands 1/5/8/28/41/77/78, SA/NSA), 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS, USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG, 3.5mm headphone jack. No NFC. Side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Verify the China 5G bands against Pakistani carriers before buying.

Variants, Colours and Availability

RAM/storage: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, plus microSDXC. Colours: White, Gray, Aurora. China-market only.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

Price in Pakistan: listings conflict for this import model — hi94.pk quotes Rs. 60,000, electrorates lists Rs. 56,712 (Mar 2026), mobilemall.com.pk lists Rs. 42,499, and phoneworld.com.pk lists Rs. 38,320 (all checked Oct 2026). Treat the market as roughly Rs. 38,000–60,000 and confirm the live price, variant, and condition with the store before buying. The catalog figure is for reference only.

PTA: imported units need individual PTA/DIRBS registration, taxed per device and per IMEI. Verify the specific unit's status before paying. What is PTA approval? and how to check PTA approval explain the process.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Key advantages

• Snapdragon 695 5G — the strongest chip in the U series
• 6.58-inch 120Hz FHD+ display with HDR10 — the best screen in the U series
• 50MP main camera — a real step up from the 13MP U3x cameras
• microSDXC slot plus 5000mAh battery with USB-C charging
• Android 12 / OriginOS Ocean — newest software base of the U models

Key limitations

• Never launched in Pakistan — no warranty, import only
• Pakistan price listings conflict (Rs. 38,000–60,000)
• No 4K video, no NFC
• PTA tax applies per unit on top of the price
• Frozen software with no update commitment

Who Should Consider This Phone?

The U5 is the best U-series phone for most buyers: fastest chip, smoothest screen, best main camera, and expandable storage. It makes sense as a cheap used 5G daily driver — provided the price is near the lower end of the quoted range and the unit's bands and PTA status check out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the iQOO U5 price in Pakistan?

Listings range from about Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 60,000 across sources (Oct 2026), so no single figure is reliable. Confirm the live price with Zohaan Mobile Gallery.

Which chipset does the iQOO U5 use — Dimensity 810 or Snapdragon 695?

The officially launched U5 uses the Snapdragon 695 5G. Pre-launch leaks citing the Dimensity 810 were incorrect.

Does the iQOO U5 support 5G?

Yes — Snapdragon 695 5G with bands 1/5/8/28/41/77/78 (SA/NSA). Verify Pakistani carrier compatibility on the specific unit.

Does it have a 120Hz display?

Yes — a 6.58-inch FHD+ IPS LCD at 120Hz with HDR10, the highest refresh rate in the U series.

What are its RAM and storage options?

4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB (UFS 2.2), plus a microSDXC slot.

How good is the camera?

A 50MP main (f/1.8) with a 2MP macro helper and an 8MP front camera — decent daylight photos, average low light, 1080p video only.

Is it PTA approved?

Only if the individual unit was registered — PTA status is per device and per IMEI, so verify before buying.

Is the iQOO U5 better than the U3?

Yes in most ways — faster Snapdragon 695 vs Dimensity 800U, 120Hz vs 90Hz display, 50MP vs 48MP main camera, plus a microSD slot. Compare used prices of both before deciding.

Final Verdict

The U5 is the flagship of the U series and the easiest recommendation in this slice: Snapdragon 695 5G, 120Hz screen, 50MP camera, big battery, and a card slot. The only real risks are Pakistan-specific — grey-market pricing chaos and PTA tax. Nail the price and the IMEI check, and it is a lot of phone for used money.

Want a confirmed price and the exact PTA status of a unit before you commit? Message Zohaan Mobile Gallery on WhatsApp or visit the store at Shop No. 6, First Floor, Iqra Plaza, Railway Road, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan (open Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM). Read our guide on buying a used mobile safely before you pay.