Dimensity 9300, 144 Hz, 5160 mAh battery: Affordable iQOO Neo9 Pro introduced, seems more powerful than many flagships

The iQOO brand has officially announced a new line of iQOO Neo9 smartphones in China, introducing two models - iQOO Neo9 and iQOO Neo9 Pro. Compared to the previously released iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro, the new devices are positioned as sub-flagships, while the iQOO Neo9 Pro has power that surpasses many flagship devices thanks to the use of the top-end Mediatek Dimensity 9300 processor.

iQOO Neo9 Pro: Power and Performance

iQOO Neo9 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9300 processor, which outperforms even the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The device delivers impressive performance with an official AnTuTu 10 benchmark score of 2.271 million. Other key specs include a 6.78-inch OLED screen with 1.5K resolution and 144Hz frame rate.

Camera and features

The iQOO Neo9 Pro camera features a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor, while the main camera of the iQOO Neo9 includes a 50MP Sony IMX920 sensor. Both models support a number of technologies, including 120W wired charging, stereo speakers, IR emitters, and also run Android 14 with OriginOS 4 interface.

Capacity and charging

The battery capacity of both models is 5160 mAh. The smartphones support 120W wired charging, providing fast recharging. Additionally, a special iQOO Q1 chip is provided to improve screen parameters and increase frame rates in games.

How much do they cost?

iQOO Neo9:

• 12/256 GB – $320;
• 16/256 GB – $350;
• 16/512 GB – $390;
• 16 GB / 1 TB - $450.

iQOO Neo9 Pro:

• 12/256 GB – $420;
• 12/512 GB – $460;
• 16/512 GB – $505;
• 16 GB / 1 TB - $560.

Thus, the iQOO Neo9 and iQOO Neo9 Pro smartphones offer impressive specifications at an affordable price - quite an attractive option for lovers of high-performance devices.