iQOO Z8 — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

Introduction

The iQOO Z8 (China, September 2023) is the performance flagship of the Z series covered here: a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chip, a 64 MP optically stabilised camera, 120W charging, and a 120 Hz display. On paper it outguns every other Z6/Z7/Z8 phone in this group.

The naming trap persists: the Z8 is not the Z8x (Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 6000 mAh, 44W) — a slower, longer-lasting sibling with a near-identical body. This guide covers the real Z8 with verified specifications, realistic Pakistan pricing, and the PTA and software checks that matter for a China-market import.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Design and Build Quality

The Z8 shares its 164.6 × 75.8 × 8.8 mm, 200 g chassis with the Z7 — a substantial, solid-feeling phone with a glass front and plastic frame and back. Black, Blue, and Silver finishes are listed by most sources. The large dual-camera housing is the visual signature.

The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is quick, and the 3.5mm headphone jack survives here — a rarity on performance phones. No official water or dust resistance rating is claimed.

Display Features

A 6.64-inch IPS LCD at 1080 × 2388 with a 120 Hz refresh rate: sharp, smooth, and responsive, well matched to the Dimensity 8200's gaming capabilities. For high-frame-rate gaming, the 120 Hz panel is exactly what you want.

The panel technology is the compromise: this is an LCD in a phone whose chip and charging scream flagship. Buyers who want AMOLED contrast should look at the Z7 Pro instead — but they will give up significant performance to get it.

Processor and Performance

The Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) with Mali-G610 MC6 graphics is the fastest chip in this nine-phone group — a genuine upper-mid-range powerhouse that handles demanding games at high settings and chews through multitasking. It is a full tier above the Snapdragon 782G and Dimensity 7200, and two tiers above the Snapdragon 695 phones.

With 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM and fast UFS 3.1 storage, the Z8 is the iQOO Z-series pick for buyers who rank performance first. Thermal management is good for the class, though sustained maximum-load gaming will warm any phone.

RAM and Storage

Configurations are generous: 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB, and 12 GB/512 GB, all with fast UFS 3.1 storage — the quickest storage in this group, which shows in app installs and game loading. There is no microSD slot.

The 12 GB/256 GB variant is the enthusiast sweet spot; the 512 GB top tier suits buyers who keep large game and media libraries. 8 GB remains perfectly capable.

Camera Features

The 64 MP main camera (f/1.8, 1/2-inch sensor) with optical image stabilisation is the best camera hardware here alongside the Z7's: OIS steadies night shots and video, and 4K recording at 30fps is available. A 2 MP depth sensor assists portraits, and the 16 MP front camera is competent.

The familiar limitation applies: no ultrawide camera. For stills quality per rupee, though, the stabilised 64 MP main is excellent — this is a performance phone that happens to shoot well.

Battery and Charging

5000 mAh with 120W wired charging mirrors the China Z7's flagship-grade combination: full-day endurance and refuelling in roughly 25 minutes with the original charger. For a performance phone that can drain quickly under load, the charging speed is not a luxury — it is the feature that makes the battery workable.

Use the original 120W brick and cable for full speed. No wireless charging is offered.

Software and Updates

Android 13 with OriginOS 3 — the China-market software. Imported units need Google services verified working and the interface set to English; some China-specific apps and services may be present.

Confirm the software setup with the seller before purchase. Update commitments for China units used abroad are not officially confirmed, so buy for today's experience.

Connectivity and Additional Features

A complete checklist: 5G on bands 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, and 78 (SA/NSA), dual 4G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX HD, NFC, and full GNSS positioning. The 3.5mm jack and USB OTG add versatility few performance phones offer.

Dual Nano-SIM and the side-mounted fingerprint sensor round out strong, practical connectivity for an import.

Variants, Colours and Availability

Variants are 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB, and 12 GB/512 GB in Black, Blue, and Silver. The essential distinction: the Z8 (Dimensity 8200, 5000 mAh, 120W) is the fast one; the Z8x (Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 6000 mAh, 44W) is the long-lasting one. Same body family, very different priorities — verify the chipset before paying.

The Z8 was a China-only release; every Pakistani unit is a grey-market import.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

Grey-market estimates span roughly Rs. 58,420 (mobgsm) to Rs. 64,999 (mobileinto), with some listings lower or higher by variant. That is remarkable value for a Dimensity 8200 phone — but the usual import variables (variant, condition, PTA-tax inclusion) move the real price, so confirm the live quote.

iQOO has never officially launched in Pakistan, so every unit sold here is a grey-market import. That has three consequences: first, PTA/DIRBS approval is per device and per IMEI — you must check the exact handset's status and factor in any applicable PTA tax before it will work on Pakistani networks; second, there is no iQOO Pakistan warranty, so after-sales support depends entirely on the seller; third, prices below are unofficial grey-market estimates that move with the dollar rate and import costs, not official retail prices. You can learn how PTA approval works on our PTA approval guide and how to check an IMEI on our IMEI check guide.

Main Advantages and Limitations

The Z8's case is simple — speed:

• Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) — the fastest chip in this iQOO group by a clear margin.
• 120W charging + 5000 mAh — flagship-grade refuelling.
• 64 MP camera with OIS + 4K video — the best camera hardware here.
• UFS 3.1 storage up to 512 GB — fast and capacious.
• NFC, 3.5mm jack, Wi-Fi 6 — nothing important missing.

The trade-offs:

• LCD, not AMOLED — the panel lags the chip's flagship billing.
• No ultrawide camera — the one camera versatility gap.
• OriginOS on China units — software setup must be verified.
• 200 g, no microSD — substantial body, fixed storage.
• Grey-market only — no official warranty; PTA status per device.

Who Should Consider This Phone?

The Z8 is for performance-first buyers: mobile gamers, power multitaskers, and anyone who wants the fastest iQOO Z-series phone without paying flagship money. The 120W charging and OIS camera mean it does not ask you to sacrifice much else.

It is less suited to display purists (the Z7 Pro's curved AMOLED beckons), ultrawide photographers, or buyers uncomfortable with China-market software. Warranty-first buyers should weigh officially launched gaming phones instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the iQOO Z8 in Pakistan?

Grey-market estimates range roughly Rs. 58,420–64,999 (mobgsm, mobileinto) depending on variant and condition. Confirm the live price and whether PTA tax is included — quotes vary widely on imports.

Which processor does the iQOO Z8 use?

The MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm) with Mali-G610 MC6 graphics — the fastest chip among the nine iQOO Z-series phones in this guide, well ahead of the Z8x's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.

What are its RAM and storage options?

8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB, and 12 GB/512 GB with fast UFS 3.1 storage. No microSD slot.

How good is the camera?

Excellent for the class: 64 MP main with optical image stabilisation, 4K video, and a 16 MP front camera. The only gap is the missing ultrawide.

What is the battery capacity and charging speed?

5000 mAh with 120W wired charging — full-day endurance and refuelling in about 25 minutes with the original charger.

Does it support 5G and NFC?

Yes to both: 5G on bands 1/5/8/28/41/77/78 (SA/NSA) and NFC.

Is the iQOO Z8 PTA approved?

Approval is per device/IMEI. It is a China-only release with no Pakistani launch — verify the exact handset's PTA/DIRBS status and tax before buying.

Is it available at Zohaan Mobile Gallery?

Imported availability varies. Contact the store and specify the Z8 (Dimensity 8200, 120W) — not the Z8x — to avoid the sibling mix-up.

Final Verdict and How to Buy

The iQOO Z8 is the performance king of this group: Dimensity 8200 speed, 120W charging, an OIS camera, and UFS 3.1 storage at a mid-range grey-market price. The LCD panel and OriginOS software are the honest compromises.

Verify the Z8 identity (Dimensity 8200, not the Z8x's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1), Google services on the unit, and the IMEI's PTA status. With those confirmed, performance-per-rupee buyers will not find better in the Z series.

To confirm the latest price, the exact variant in stock, and the PTA status of the iQOO Z8 at Zohaan Mobile Gallery, see our iQOO Z8 product page, visit our store at Shop No. 6, First Floor, Iqra Plaza, Railway Road, Rahim Yar Khan (open Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM), call us on +92 305 8452080 or +92 321 4086841, or message us on WhatsApp. Because this is an imported model, always verify the chipset, RAM/storage variant, and PTA approval of the actual unit with the store before paying.