iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo, has launched the iQOO Neo 9 series in China on December 27, 2023. The series comes with two models - iQOO Neo 9 and iQOO Neo 9 Pro. The same phones are expected to debut in India next month. Out of these two, iQOO Neo 9 Pro is going to have more flagship like features. Though this smartphone comes with flagship features, it is positioned below the recently launched iQOO 12. Let's take a deep dive into the details that make the Neo 9 Pro an interesting smartphone from iQOO.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro:
Performance:
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 9300 chipset, the flagship chip of this year from MediaTek. GPU used is Immortalis-G720. Along with this the phone comes with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 Storage, ensuring fast and smooth experience. This combo makes this device able to deliver exceptional processing capabilities, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience, whether you're gaming, multitasking, or simply navigating through apps.
Display:
The Neo 9 series has a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED LTPO Visionox 8T display, with 120Hz refresh rate (Up to 144Hz in games), 3000nits peak brightness and 2160Hz PWM dimming for an immersive visual experience.
Camera:
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro packs a dual camera setup in the back, featuring a 50MP IMX920 primary sensor which comes with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a 50MP JN1 Ultrawide lens. The front camera is of 16MP.
Battery and Charging:
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery accompanied with impressive 120W fast charging.
Colors:
The Neo 9 Pro comes in following three color options:
- Red and White Soul
- Nautical Blue
- Fighting Black
Software:
The Neo 9 series comes with Funtouch 14 OS based on Android 14 out of the box.
Form Factor:
- Thickness:
- Fighting Black/Nautical Blue: 7.99mm
- Red and White Soul: 8.34mm
- Weight:
- Red and White Soul: 190g
- Fighting Black/Nautical Blue: 196g
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| iQOO Neo 9 Pro Specifications |
Other Specs:
Completing the package are features like IP54 rating, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 2.0 port, NFC, IR blaster for remote control, Dual stereo speakers, X-Axis linear motor for haptics, In-display fingerprint scanner, Q1 display chip, 144Hz refresh rate in supported games.
Pricing:
The 12GB+256GB variant of Neo 9 Pro is priced at ¥2999 which is approximately around ₹35,000. If this phone comes to India with similar pricing, this is going to be instant hit.
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| iQOO Neo9 Pro Pricelist |
India Launch Date:
Based on the latest leaks, we can assume that the device may launch in India in next month (January 2024).
Conclusion:
The Neo 9 Pro packs flagship SoC, good cameras, fastest RAM & storage, and comes with huge battery with blazing fast charging technology. Overall it looks like a feature packed, powerful and complete smartphone. Stay tuned for detailed analysis of iQOO Neo 9 series. We will be posting the details about the same on our Twitter handle @Review_Recap as well as on our website. So stay tuned for further updates.
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