iQOO Neo 9 Series launched with a 144Hz display, 50MP camera for just under Rs. 30,000

The iQOO Neo 9 series has been launched in China as planned by iQOO. Both the iQOO Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro have nearly identical specifications and designs. The asking price, however, is striking.

iQOO Neo 9 Series specifications and pricing

With the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 costs about Rs 35,000, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 costs less than Rs 30,000.

Display and Processor

The iQOO Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro come equipped with 6.78-inch AMOLED panels that have a refresh rate of 144 Hz and a resolution of 2,800 x 1,260 pixels. The displays on these devices have an aspect ratio of 20:9, a screen-to-body ratio of 93.43%, and HDR 10+ compatibility.

The base version of the iQOO Neo 9 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, whereas the Pro Model is powered by a Dimensity 9300 chipset. With its state-of-the-art ARMv9 processors, the Dimensity 9300 outperforms the other 4nm chipset.

Battery

When you’re playing tough games, the powerful 6K VC cooling system keeps everything cool, and the 5,160mAh battery with 120W quick charging powers your progress.

Camera

The Neo 9 and Pro models both have an 8MP and 50MP ultra-wide lens for added imaging capability. The primary camera on both models is a 50MP Sony IMX920 with OIS. Everybody’s selfie camera has an 8MP lens.

Additional features include the newest WiFi-7 compatibility, an X-Axis linear motor, two speakers, and an IR blaster. Under OriginOS 4, they run Android 14.

Pricing

The 12GB + 256GB version of the iQOO Neo 9 is priced at CNY 2,299 (~$321). The Neo 9 Pro’s 12GB + 256GB model is priced at CNY 2,999 (~$419). The color options for both smartphones are Fighting Black, White Soul, Nautical Blue, and Red.