Dec 17, 2025
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 provide a cleaner way to use tobacco.
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 and customized experience.
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 revolutionary SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™, which heats the tobacco using induction from within the tobacco stick. This technology results in a cleaner experience.
- Consumable: IQOS ILUMA PRIME and IQOS ILUMA i PRIME are designed to be used only with tobacco sticks specially designed for IQOS ILUMA devices.
- 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 tobacco sticks after their insertion. This feature is available by default, but it can also be deactivated through the IQOS app.
- Autostop: The experience will automatically stop if the tobacco 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 through the IQOS app.
- 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 unparalleled convenience and flexibility to the IQOS experience. The display will indicate important information such as time left for the use, number of available uses 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 is the default mode of your IQOS ILUMA i PRIME. With Performance Mode, you can have 2 experiences of up to 6 minutes with one Pause Mode available. Alternatively, you can have 3 consecutive uses of up to 6 minutes each (with no Pause Mode available). Eco Mode sets your Battery Holder to single use only, lasting up to 6 minutes (Pause Mode is not available).
- FlexPuff: This feature analyses the user’s puff patterns and may add 4 extra puffs. FlexPuff activation and number of puffs depend on individual usage patterns, thus extra puffs might not apply to all 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 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 be used with IQOS ILUMA i PRIME and vice versa.
A range of new accessories for customization and protection are also available for the IQOS ILUMA i PRIME device. The IQOS ILUMA i PRIME device is available at IQOS Service Points and in the IQOS web shop.