iQOO is gearing up to release its highly-anticipated iQOO Neo 9 series in China before the year ends. The series will consist of two smartphones: the Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro. While the exact launch date has not been officially confirmed by the brand, a leaked promotional poster shared by Weibo tipster @熊猫很禿然 suggests that the scheduled launch is set for December 27. This release date seems to have been postponed, as the smartphone was originally expected to debut earlier. It is anticipated that these devices will be available globally in early 2024.
iQOO Neo 9 series: What We Know So Far
iQOO has released images of the Neo 9 series, showcasing a dual-tone design featuring white and red colors. However, the most exciting aspect of these smartphones lies in their processors. The standard Neo 9 model is said to be equipped with last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, while leaks suggest that the Pro model will come with the recently launched Dimensity 9300 processor.
The Dimensity 9300 processor has proven to be a formidable contender at the top end, as it currently competes head-to-head with the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip on the AnTuTu benchmark rankings.
According to a recent leak, the Neo 9 Pro is expected to sport a 6.78-inch flat OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels. The display is rumored to feature a 144Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Additionally, the Neo 9 Pro, powered by the Dimensity 9300, is anticipated to come with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
The smartphone will be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and will support 120W fast charging. On the software front, it is said to run on OriginOS 4, based on Android 14. In terms of the camera setup, leaks suggest that the Neo 9 Pro will feature an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 primary camera and a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide lens. The front camera cutout is rumored to house a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
With its powerful specifications and attractive design, the iQOO Neo 9 series is expected to make a splash in the market. Consumers are eagerly awaiting its official launch in China and subsequent availability worldwide in early 2024.
