IQOS ILUMA i Prime Garnet Red

Garnet Red is the deepest of the Prime finishes, closer to oxblood than a true red under indoor light. 430 AED, full Prime specification underneath.

Full specification, no shortcuts

SMARTCORE bladeless induction at 350°C, a 2380 mAh pocket charger good for up to 20 uses across two sticks consecutively, USB-C charging in around two hours fifteen. Touch screen, Pause Mode up to eight minutes, and FlexBattery for Eco or Performance charging profiles.

Garnet Red among the Prime colours

Aspen Green is the other deep, muted finish. Midnight Black and Breeze Blue read lighter.

Considering a cheaper way to the same heating? The Lambda i8 uses the same induction principle at a lower price. What you trade for the saving.

Specifications

• Colour: Garnet Red
• Format: holder plus pocket charger
• Heating: SMARTCORE induction, bladeless, 350 °C
• Battery: 2380 mAh pocket charger
• Uses per charge: up to 20, two sticks consecutively
• Charging: USB-C, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
• FlexPuff: up to 4 extra puffs
• FlexBattery: Eco or Performance mode
• Pause Mode: up to 8 minutes
• Touch screen showing heat and usage
• Compatible with TEREA sticks only

Questions about this device

What's the full charging time from empty?

Around two hours fifteen minutes over USB-C for the pocket charger, which then refills the holder in a couple of minutes per session.

Does Garnet Red cost more than Midnight Black?

Slightly, 430 AED against 400. The specification is identical; pricing varies a little by finish.

Buying it here

Dubai, Ajman and Sharjah within the hour. The outer emirates take up to twelve hours.