Differences Between IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME

IQOS ILUMA devices are smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes with expertly designed and precisely engineered technology. With the help of the bladeless SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™, both IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME bring smoke-free tobacco satisfaction in a clean and effortless way.

IQOS ILUMA i PRIME is the next generation of IQOS ILUMA PRIME heating devices. IQOS ILUMA i PRIME comes with new, advanced features to provide a more flexible, customised and seamless experience than ever before.

You can discover IQOS ILUMA i PRIME today.

IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME Comparison

Let’s delve deeper into some of the IQOS ILUMA differences by comparing the specifications of IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME.

• – Device: Both consist of 1 Holder and 1 Pocket Charger.
• – Consecutive use: IQOS ILUMA PRIME can run for 2 consecutive uses without Holder charging whereas the IQOS ILUMA i PRIME can run for 3 consecutive uses without Holder charging.
• – Heating technology: Both use the SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™, which heats the tobacco using induction from within the SMARTCORE STICK™. This technology results in a clean and more satisfactory experience.
• – Consumable: IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME are designed to be used only with SMARTCORE STICKS.
• – Charging: Both take 2 hours and 15 minutes to charge with 20 uses per full charge*.
• – Dimensions: Both devices share the same dimensions of H=117.2mm, W=44.7mm and T=22.2mm. They are compact and easy to carry around.
• – Weight: IQOS ILUMA PRIME weighs 141g and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME weighs 165g altogether (Pocket Charger: 134g and Holder: 31g).

*Subject to battery performance degradation and conditions of use

What Are The Features of IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME?

Features Shared by IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME:

• – Autostart: IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME Holders will automatically preheat your SMARTCORE™ STICKS after their insertion. This feature is available by default, but it can also be deactivated by visiting IQOS official stores.
• – Autostop: The experience will automatically stop if the SMARTCORE™ STICK is moved or removed from the device’s Holder.
• – Device Lock: You can lock your device to prevent others from accessing it. Both locking and unlocking can be activated at IQOS official stores.
• – Lift Up: You can lift up the Holder whilst you are using it to show how many uses are left. It will display either 1 light for 1 use or 2 lights for 2 uses.

Features Unique to the New IQOS ILUMA i PRIME:

• – Touch Screen: The new Touch Screen on the IQOS ILUMA i PRIME marks a significant leap forward in user interaction. With just a few taps on a sleek and intuitive Touch Screen interface, it introduces convenience and flexibility to the IQOS experience. The display will indicate important information such as time left for the experience, number of available experiences and pre-heating status.
• – Pause Mode: Pause Mode enables you to pause the experience for up to 8 minutes and then resume it*. If the experience is not reactivated within 8 minutes, the Holder will automatically switch off, ending the experience.
• – FlexBattery: FlexBattery allows you to set the Holder battery into either Performance Mode or Eco Mode. Performance Mode enables 2 consecutive uses of up to 6 minutes, each with 1 Pause available. Alternatively, you can experience 3 consecutive uses of up to 6 minutes each, without a pause. Eco Mode increases the lifespan of the Holder battery by up to 1 year**. It sets the Holder for a single-use only, lasting up to 6 minutes. Pause Mode is not available during Eco Mode.
• – FlexPuff: This feature analyses the user’s puff patterns and may add 4 extra puffs*** to your experience.

*Only available in Performance Mode, during the first 3 minutes or 8 puffs of the experience. When pause is activated, Performance Mode gives adult users up to 2 consecutive experiences and pause is available only for 1 of them.

**Only when fully used on Eco Mode throughout the lifespan of the Holder and may vary depending on personal consumption.

***FlexPuff activation and number of puffs depend on individual usage patterns, thus extra puffs might not apply to all adult consumers and/or experiences. FlexPuff does not activate when pause is used.

Features Unique to IQOS ILUMA PRIME:

• – Double tap: You can double tap your Holder during use, and it will vibrate to indicate how much of the experience is left. 3 vibrations indicate 50–75%, 2 vibrations indicate 25–50%, and 1 vibration indicates less than 25%.

Are IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS i PRIME Available in The Same Colours?

No, IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME are not available in the same colours.

IQOS ILUMA i PRIME is available in Breeze Blue, Aspen Green, Garnet Red and Midnight Black.

Is IQOS ILUMA i PRIME Compatible with IQOS ILUMA PRIME?

Yes, IQOS ILUMA i PRIME and IQOS ILUMA PRIME are compatible. An IQOS ILUMA i PRIME Holder can be charged with an IQOS ILUMA PRIME Pocket Charger and vice versa. The charging cable and AC Power Adaptor for IQOS ILUMA devices can also be used to charge IQOS ILUMA i PRIME. IQOS ILUMA accessories can also decorate IQOS ILUMA i PRIME and vice versa. There is no need to update IQOS ILUMA firmware for it to be compatible with IQOS ILUMA i PRIME.

Shop the IQOS ILUMA i PRIME

IQOS ILUMA i PRIME is available to purchase online at IQOS.com. Alternatively, these devices are also available in the official IQOS store, selected retailers, various supermarkets and convenience stores. Find your nearest IQOS store with the Store Locator on our website.

To find which IQOS ILUMA best meets your preferences, you can compare all IQOS models here .