Vivo sub-brand iQOO has finally launched the much-awaited smartphone series iQOO Neo 9 in China along with TWS earphones, and a smartwatch. The iQOO Neo 9 series includes iQOO Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro. Get to know about the series in detail below.
Specifications of iQOO Neo 9 series
The iQOO Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro smartphone features a 6.78-inch wide 1.5K resolution OLED display with 144 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Design-wise the smartphone comes with a flat frame and dual camera setup on the rear.
In the camera department iQOO Neo 9 series sports a 50MP Sony IMX920 primary camera with OIS support. The standard model of the series sports an 8 MP ultra-wide camera it while the Pro model sports a 50 MP JN1 ultra-wide rear camera in its place.
Both smartphones come with a 16 MP selfie camera. The iQOO Neo 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor while iQOO Neo 9 Pro is powered by Dimensity 9300 chipset. For enhanced gaming experience the iQOO Neo 1 dedicated chip is also incorporated in smartphones.
Both of the smartphones pack up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. For better heat dissipation smartphones feature a 6K VC liquid cooling 3D dissipation system.
If we talk about the battery, iQOO Neo 9 and iQOO Neo 9 Pro smartphones are backed by a 5160 mAh battery that supports 120W fast wired charging. Devices run Android 14 based OriginOS 4 out of the box.
Additionally, the smartphone also comes with dual speakers, an IR blaster, an X-axis linear motor, WiFi 7, and in display fingerprint sensor.
The iQOO Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro smartphones are launched in Red and White Soul(dual-tone leather back), Nautical Blue, and Fighting Black colour options.
Price
iQOO Neo 9 Pro
12GB + 256GB = 2,999 Yuan(~ $419)
12GB + 512GB= 3,299 Yuan(~$461)
16GB + 512GB= 3,599 Yuan(~$503)
16GB + 1TB = 3,999 Yuan(~$559)
iQOO Neo 9
12GB + 256GB = 2,299(~$321)
16GB + 256GB = 2,499(~$349)
16GB + 512GB = 2,799(~$391)
16GB + 1TB = 3,199(~$447)
iQOO TWS 1e Bluetooth headset
The company has also launched an iQOO TWS 1e Bluetooth headset. This headset is priced at 179 Yuan and will be available for buyers for 159 Yuan during the first sale. The headset has been launched in two color options “Star Pearl Yellow” and “Mecha White”.
If we talk about the specifications, the iQOO 1e earphones are equipped with an 11mm sound unit and they support DeepX 3.0 stereo sound and a “3D panoramic audio” function. It supports active noise cancellation and suppresses environmental noise up to 73%. It comes with Bluetooth v5.3 for seamless fast connection. For game enthusiasts, game delay on headset is as low as 25ms.
It is equipped with a battery that provides up to 44 hours of playtime with a charging case when noise reduction is turned off. Each headphone can last up to 11 hours when noise reduction is turned off and 7 hours of gameplay. The company claims that with 10 minutes of charging, the listener can use it for up to 3 hours.
