The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G has made its grand entrance into the Indian market, debuting at a starting price of Rs 35,999, and with bank offers sweetening the deal even further. Available in two variants, this smartphone boasts impressive specs, including up to 12 GB of RAM. Let's dive into all the details.
Today, iQOO officially launched the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G in India, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, a 50 MP Sony IMX 920 sensor, a robust 5,160 mAh battery, and a stunning 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display.
But let's talk design – the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G demands attention with its captivating aesthetics. The hero color variant flaunts striking shades of red and white, complemented by a vegan leather back and vertically aligned cameras on the top left. For those favoring a more understated look, there's a sleek black variant available, sans the vegan leather back.
Here's the pricing breakdown:
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage: Rs 37,999
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage: Rs 39,999
The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant will hit the shelves via Amazon India and the official iQOO India website starting March 21. As for the 256 GB models, both the 8 GB and 12 GB RAM options are available for purchase starting February 22 for pre-booked users and February 23 for all customers.
For a limited time until February 26, iQOO offers a special memory upgrade offer, slashing Rs 1,000 off the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant and the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model. This means customers can snag these models for Rs 36,999 and Rs 38,999 respectively.
Moreover, iQOO introduces an exclusive bank offer for HDFC and ICICI Bank debit and credit card holders, granting a Rs 2,000 discount. With this offer, the effective prices are reduced to Rs 33,999 for the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant, Rs 34,999 for the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB model, and Rs 36,999 for the 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage option.
For gaming enthusiasts, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G boasts a vapor chamber area equivalent to that of the iQOO 12, featuring a sizable 6043 mm² vapor chamber, the largest in iQOO history, covering almost half of the device and efficiently dissipating heat.
In the realm of photography, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G excels with its dual-camera setup comprising a 50 MP IMX 920 night vision sensor and an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, delivering stellar imaging performance akin to the flagship Vivo X100 Pro. Powering this beast is a hefty 5,160 mAh battery with support for blazing-fast 120 W fast charging.
Additionally, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is equipped with IP54 certification, ensuring protection against dust and water splashes, along with support for Wifi 7 connectivity.
Here are the key specifications summarized:
- 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 3,000 nits peak brightness and 144 Hz refresh rate
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with up to 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Adreno 740 GPU for seamless gaming performance
- Extended RAM technology for doubling up the onboard RAM, enabling an 8 GB RAM phone to function as a 16 GB RAM phone and a 12 GB RAM phone to operate as a 24 GB RAM phone.
Moreover, the device features 'Wet Hand Touch' technology, ensuring responsiveness even when the display is used with wet hands, further enhancing user experience.
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is a powerhouse smartphone offering cutting-edge features and innovative technologies, catering to the needs of modern smartphone users, especially gamers and photography enthusiasts alike.