iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo, is launching its latest flagship smartphone, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G, in India today. The smartphone is the first in the country to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the most powerful processor from Qualcomm. The smartphone also boasts of a 144Hz display, a 50MP camera, and a 120W fast charging support. Here are the details of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G, including its expected price, specifications, and live-streaming details.
How to watch the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G launch event live?
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G launch event will be live-streamed on the official YouTube channel of iQOO India, as well as on its social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The event will start at 12 PM IST, and you can watch it online.
What is the expected price of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G in India?
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is expected to be priced competitively in the Indian market, as it will take on the likes of OnePlus 12R, Samsung Galaxy S22, and Xiaomi 12. According to some leaks and rumours, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G price in India could start from Rs. 37,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The higher variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage could cost Rs. 41,999. However, these are not the official prices, and we will have to wait for the launch event to confirm them.
What are the specifications and features of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G?
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is a premium smartphone that offers some impressive specifications and features. Here are some of the key highlights of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G:
- Display: The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G sports a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, a refresh rate of 144Hz, and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. The display also supports HDR10+ and has an in-display fingerprint scanner.
- Processor: The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is the latest and the most powerful processor from Qualcomm. The chipset is based on a 4nm process and has a Q1 Supercomputing chip for enhanced gaming performance. The chipset also supports 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 6E.
- Memory: The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G comes with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone also has a virtual RAM feature that can expand the RAM by up to 4GB using the internal storage.
- Battery: The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G packs a 5160mAh battery that supports 120W PD fast charging. The fast charger can charge the battery from 0 to 100% in just 15 minutes. The fast charger can also be used to charge other devices that support Power Delivery at up to 65W speed.
- Camera: The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The rear camera can record 8K videos at 30fps and 4K videos at 60fps. The front camera is a 16MP selfie shooter that can record 1080p videos at 30fps.
- Software: The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G runs on Android 12 with iQOO UI 9.0 on top. The software offers some features such as Game Frame Interpolation, Game Super Resolution, Multi-Turbo 6.0, and Monster Mode.
- Other features: The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G also has some other features such as dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB Type-C port.