Tech Blog #149 | iQOO Neo9 Pro - Balanced Device with Good Hardware...

iQOO 12 series was released a few weeks back. It is a device that iQOO packed the best of the best hardware and their best software twirks. iQOO's Neo series has always been the trimmed and budget-friendly version of their best flagships. That's what the iQOO Neo9 series brings to table. And the Pro version brings the best.

The iQOO Neo9 Pro has a modern and sleek design, a thickness of 8 mm or 8.3 mm, and weighs 190 g or 196 g, depending on the variant. The back of the smartphone differs depending on the variant. It could be glass or vegan leather. The aluminum frame makes it look premium. The form factor reflects a sleek and modern aesthetic, making the smartphone more visually appealing.

The device has a large 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a high 144Hz refresh rate, resulting in smooth visuals. 1.2K resolution and HDR10+ support provide sharp and vibrant content. The display is optimized for a variety of conditions, including "wet hand control," which allows users to use the screen while wet or sweating. The centered punch-hole houses a 16MP selfie camera, and there's a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication.

The iQOO Neo9 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4 nm) chipset, which provides efficient performance. The Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU complements the octa-core CPU. It supports up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and storage capacities ranging from 256GB to an impressive 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.

The camera setup on the back includes a 50MP primary wide lens with OIS and a 50MP ultrawide lens with a wide field of view (119 ). The Ultrawide has autofocus, which allows it to capture macro images. This camera configuration, which uses sensors similar to the vivo X100, promises high-quality images. The device can record video in up to 8K resolution, ensuring excellent videography capabilities.

The device is powered by a large, non-removable battery of 5,160mAh capacity. The standout feature is the ultra-fast 120W wired charging, which claims to go from 1% to 40% in just 9 minutes. The device also supports reverse wired charging. However, it lacks wireless charging. If it was available, this could be the entire package.

The iQOO Neo9 Pro features stereo speakers (closed type) for an immersive audio experience, Snapdragon Sound for improved audio quality, NFC for easy transactions, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG capability. It's not USB 3.0 though. It has a full sensor suite, including an under-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.

The iQOO Neo9 Pro comes in vibrant colors like black, blue, and red. It is estimated price is around 380 euros. The iQOO Neo9 Pro offers a feature-rich package that includes a powerful processor, impressive camera capabilities, a high-refresh-rate display, and ultra-fast charging, making it an appealing option for those looking for high-performance smartphones.