iQOO has revealed plans to introduce a new smartphone in China under its Z series in April. This upcoming Z9 series device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, a slightly toned-down version of the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Alongside this release, there are hints that iQOO will also launch a mid-range device equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, potentially falling under the iQOO Neo 10 series.
iQOO Neo 10 Series
According to leaks from tipster DCS, the speculated iQOO Neo 10 or Neo 10 Pro will boast the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Despite not being the first mid-range phone to adopt this flagship chip—given the existence of the Redmi K70 Pro—it is anticipated to pose strong competition. The device is rumored to sport a 144Hz 1.5K resolution display utilizing an 8T LTPO panel integrated with flicker reduction technology.
Features and Pricing
Reportedly, the phone is expected to include a 50MP dual camera setup and support 120W fast charging. Additionally, it might feature a metal mid-frame with a finish in either glass or vegan leather. A significant factor to watch will be the pricing strategy between the iQOO Neo 10 series and the Redmi K70 Pro.
Pricing Comparison
The Redmi K70 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, launched at CNY 3,299 ($456), while the iQOO Neo 9, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, was priced at CNY 2,299 ($318). The introduction of the flagship chip is likely to raise the device's cost, making it crucial to determine how this impacts its market reception. Stay tuned for further updates on this upcoming smartphone release.
