iQOO is set to release its latest smartphones, the iQOO Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro, in the Chinese market. The vanilla variant of the Neo 9 has recently appeared on China's 3C certification platform, indicating an imminent launch. Additionally, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has leaked some key specifications of the device.
iQOO Neo 9 3C Certification
A new smartphone with the model number V2338A has received approval from the 3C regulatory body, as seen in the screengrab. The listing also suggests that the device may come with a charger capable of delivering up to 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 Specifications (Rumored)
According to the leaked information, the Neo 9 is expected to feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Similar to recent iQOO flagships, it will sport a 16-megapixel front camera. On the rear, there will be a dual-camera setup, including a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 main camera with OIS and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
Under the hood, the Neo 9 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The leak suggests that the device will be available in 12 GB or 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM variants. Although storage configurations have not been specified, it is expected to offer up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The Neo 9 is likely to house a 5,160mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. It will feature a plastic middle frame and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. For more detailed specifications of the Neo 9 Pro, readers can refer to a separate post.
iQOO Neo 9 Series Launch Date (Rumored)
Despite teasing the launch of the Neo 9 series for nearly two weeks, iQOO has not yet confirmed the official launch date. However, recent reports suggest that the series may be unveiled on December 27 in China. Although it seems likely that the company will announce the devices by the end of this month, it is advisable to wait for an official confirmation.
