RAM Expansion (Virtual RAM) on iQOO Phones: How It Works, How to Enable It, Its Functions, and Its Impact

📱Increase RAM (Virtual RAM) on iQOO Phones: How It Works, How to Enable It, Its Functions, and Its Impact

🟢 Introduction: Why Extend RAM on iQOO Phones Is Often Misunderstood

iQOO phone users often see RAM information that appears to “increase” after the RAM Expansion (Extend RAM) feature is enabled. One of the most common examples is a display such as 12 GB + 12 GB, which then leads to the assumption that phone performance will drastically improve, as if the physical RAM had been upgraded.

In reality, Extend RAM is not a hardware upgrade. This feature works at the system level and is more focused on maintaining usage stability rather than increasing raw performance. This is where differences in user experience arise: some users feel helped, while others feel the impact is not very significant. This article discusses Extend RAM on iQOO phones in an objective, technical, and realistic way.

🔍 What Is Extend RAM / Virtual RAM on iQOO Phones?
Extend RAM on iQOO phones is a memory management feature that uses part of the internal storage as a backup when physical RAM starts to fill up. This feature is also commonly referred to as RAM Expansion or Virtual RAM.
Some important points that need to be understood:

• Physical RAM does not change
• Internal storage is used as temporary auxiliary space
• Rarely active app data is moved to this area
• The main focus is system stability, not raw performance improvement

Because Extend RAM works at the system level, the results experienced by users are strongly influenced by:

• Android version
• iQOO system version
• Built-in RAM capacity
• Storage speed (eMMC or UFS)

That is why the effect of Extend RAM can differ between one iQOO model and another.

⚡ iQOO Flagship Series – Extend RAM (Click to expand / collapse)

iQOO Phone Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
Vivo iQOO (Original)	❌ No (Hardware Limit)	Android 11
iQOO Pro / Pro 5G	❌ No	Android 11
iQOO 3 (4G/5G)	⚠️ Yes (via Update)	Android 12
iQOO 5	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO 5 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO 7 (China)	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO 7 Legend	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO 7 (India)	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO 8	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO 8 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO 9	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO 9 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO 9 SE	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO 9T	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO 10	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO 10 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO 11	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO 11 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO 11S	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO 12	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO 12 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO 13	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO 15	✅ Yes	Android 16

📊 iQOO Neo Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

🚀 iQOO Neo Series – Extend RAM (Click to expand / collapse)

iQOO Neo Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
iQOO Neo	❌ No	Android 11
iQOO Neo 855	❌ No	Android 11
iQOO Neo 855 Racing	❌ No	Android 11
iQOO Neo 3 5G	✅ Yes	Android 12
iQOO Neo 5	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO Neo 5 Lite	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO Neo 5 SE	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO Neo 5S	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO Neo 6 (China)	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Neo 6 (Global)	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Neo 6 SE	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Neo 7 (China)	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Neo 7 SE	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Neo 7 Racing	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Neo 7 (India)	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Neo 7 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Neo 8	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Neo 8 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Neo 9	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Neo 9 Pro (China)	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Neo 9 Pro (Global)	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Neo 9S Pro	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Neo 9S Pro+	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Neo 10	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Neo 10 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Neo 10R	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Neo 10 Pro+	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Neo 11	✅ Yes	Android 16

📊 iQOO Z Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

📱 iQOO Z Series – Extend RAM (Click to expand / collapse)

iQOO Z Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
iQOO Z1	✅ Yes	Android 12
iQOO Z1x	✅ Yes	Android 12
iQOO Z3	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO Z5	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO Z5x	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO Z6 5G (India)	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Z6 (China)	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Z6 Pro 5G	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Z6 44W	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO Z6 Lite 5G	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Z6x	✅ Yes	Android 14
iQOO Z7 5G (India)	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Z7 (China)	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Z7x	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Z7s	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Z7 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Z8	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Z8x	✅ Yes	Android 15
iQOO Z9	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Z9x	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Z9 Turbo	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Z9s	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Z9s Pro	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Z9 Lite 5G	✅ Yes	Android 16
iQOO Z10	✅ Yes	Android 17
iQOO Z10x	✅ Yes	Android 17
iQOO Z10 Turbo	✅ Yes	Android 17
iQOO Z10 Turbo+	✅ Yes	Android 17
iQOO Z10 Lite	✅ Yes	Android 17
iQOO Z10R	✅ Yes	Android 17

📊 iQOO U Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

🔹 iQOO U Series – Extend RAM (Click to expand / collapse)

iQOO U Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
iQOO U1	⚠️ Yes (via Update)	Android 11
iQOO U1x	❌ No	Android 11
iQOO U3	✅ Yes	Android 12
iQOO U3x	✅ Yes	Android 12
iQOO U3x Standard	✅ Yes	Android 12
iQOO U5	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO U5x	✅ Yes	Android 13
iQOO U5e	✅ Yes	Android 13

⚙️ How to Enable Extend RAM (RAM Expansion) on iQOO Phones

Menus and terms may vary slightly between models, but the official flow is generally the same.

🔧 Steps to Enable RAM Expansion on iQOO Phones

1️⃣ Go to Settings

2️⃣ Scroll down and select RAM & Storage

3️⃣ Select the RAM menu

4️⃣ Enable RAM Expansion / Extend RAM

5️⃣ In this menu, the system will display the available additional RAM capacity (each phone model and OS may differ)

6️⃣ After activation, a notification will appear stating that system operation may become smoother

7️⃣ Select Restart Now

The phone will restart automatically.

🔁 Checking the Result After Restart
Go to Settings → About Phone
Check the RAM section
Example display: 12 GB + 12 GB

Alternative method:

Go to Settings → RAM & Storage
If it shows RAM 12GB + 12GB, it means Extend RAM has been successfully activated.

🟡 Important note:
The amount of RAM that can be added on iQOO phones varies depending on the model and system version. Not all devices offer the same options.

🧠 Functions of Extend RAM (RAM Expansion) on iQOO Phones
In practice, Extend RAM functions to:

• help the system when physical RAM starts to fill up
• keep background apps from closing too quickly
• reduce app reloads when switching
• make multitasking feel more stable

It should be emphasized that Extend RAM does not increase CPU or GPU power. This feature only helps the system manage memory more flexibly.

🎮 Impact of Extend RAM on Gaming
Many users hope that Extend RAM will make games run more smoothly. The facts that need to be known are:

• ❌ FPS does not increase
• ❌ It does not automatically make games lighter
• ✅ It helps games avoid frequent reloads when switching apps

On iQOO phones with small to mid-range RAM, Extend RAM can help keep games active in the background. However, if the storage is not fast enough, short delays may sometimes occur when returning to the game.

In conclusion, for gaming, Extend RAM acts as a stability safeguard rather than a performance booster.

🎬 Impact of Extend RAM on Video Editing
In video editing activities, Extend RAM can help when:

• large timelines cause RAM to fill up quickly
• users switch apps without the editor closing immediately

However, there are clear limitations:

• ❌ It does not speed up the rendering process
• ❌ It does not improve video quality

Editing speed still depends heavily on the CPU, GPU, thermal management, and storage speed.

📱 Impact of Extend RAM on Daily Use
The benefits of Extend RAM are most noticeable in daily usage such as:

• chatting while using the camera
• social media with many tabs
• browsers and marketplace apps
• light to medium multitasking

Common effects experienced:

• apps close on their own less frequently
• switching between apps feels more consistent
• a more comfortable experience, especially on phones with limited RAM

✅ Advantages of Extend RAM on iQOO Phones
✔ Helps multitasking stability
✔ Useful for phones with limited RAM
✔ Built-in system feature, no additional apps required
✔ Can be enabled or disabled at any time

❌ Disadvantages of Extend RAM on iQOO Phones
✖ Slower than physical RAM
✖ Reduces internal storage space
✖ Not significantly noticeable on all models
✖ Does not increase raw performance

🔚 Conclusion

Extend RAM on iQOO phones is a memory management feature, not a hardware upgrade. Its main purpose is to maintain system stability when physical RAM starts to fill up.

For gaming, Extend RAM helps prevent reloads rather than increasing FPS. For editing and daily use, this feature can make the experience more consistent—especially on devices with limited RAM and sufficiently fast storage.

If understood correctly, Extend RAM is a useful supporting tool, not a gimmick, and not a replacement for a hardware upgrade.

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