Qualcomm is anticipated to introduce a new top-tier chip identified by the model number SM8635 sometime this month. This chip, rumored to be dubbed the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, is expected to feature in upcoming smartphones like the Xiaomi Civi 4, Redmi Note 13 Turbo, Realme GT Neo 6, Vivo Pad 3 tablet, and a new iQOO Neo 9 series phone. Recently, Digital Chat Station leaked details regarding the display specifications and rear camera of the forthcoming Neo 9 series phone.
iQOO Neo 9 Racing Edition: Key Specifications (Rumored)
Back in December 2023, iQOO introduced the iQOO Neo 9 powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the Neo 9 Pro with Dimensity 9300 chip in China. The previous Neo 8 series included models like the Neo 8 and Neo 8 Pro. In 2022, the Neo 7 series featured the Neo 7 with Dimensity 9000+, Neo 7 Racing Edition with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and Neo 7 SE with Dimensity 8200. Speculations suggest that iQOO might revive the Racing Edition model for the Neo 9 series, potentially naming the upcoming phone the iQOO Neo 9 Racing Edition.
Alleged iQOO Neo 9 Racing Edition Key Specifications Leak
According to the latest Weibo post by DCS, the iQOO Neo 9 Racing Edition could sport a 6.78-inch flat OLED LTPO display with a 1.5K resolution (2800 x 1260 pixels), offering a refresh rate of up to 144Hz and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The rear of the device is expected to feature a dual-camera setup led by a 50-megapixel camera, omitting a plastic bracket. Some specifications of the iQOO Neo 9 Racing Edition may mirror those of the iQOO Neo 9.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3-powered device is rumored to provide 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage, housed in a plastic frame with a sizable battery supporting 120W fast charging. The anticipated launch date for this device is April in the domestic market, with uncertainties regarding its global release.
