iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is mid-range powerhouse in India’s market, driven by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 120W charging. Launched February 2024, it excels in gaming and endurance, appealing to value seekers.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G succeeds the iQOO Neo 7 Pro in mid-range gaming lineup, as its direct upgrade with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and enhanced cooling.
6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED Display
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution (1260 x 2800 pixels) at 452-453 PPI, delivering vibrant visuals for gaming and media. The panel supports 144Hz refresh rate (1-144Hz adaptive), HDR10+, 1 billion colors, 1400 nits HBM/3000 nits peak brightness, and Schott Xensation Up protection for drops and scratches. Wet touch 2.0 ensures usability in humid conditions, with 2160Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain during low-light sessions.
Flat design with ~89.7% screen-to-body ratio enhances immersion for BGMI at 144FPS; eye-care modes like anti-fatigue brightness and bionic adjustment.
Qualcomm Snapdragon with Android 14
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 4nm flagship processor delivering top-tier performance for gaming and multitasking. The octa-core CPU features one Cortex-X3 prime core at 3.2GHz, four Cortex-A715/A720 performance cores (up to 2.8GHz), and three Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 2.0GHz, paired with Adreno 740 GPU for 25% graphics gains over Gen 1.
Supercomputing Q1 chip enables 144FPS frame interpolation and stabilizes BGMI/COD sessions via AI scheduling. AnTuTu scores surpass 1.7 million, Geekbench 6 multi-core ~5,500; vapor chamber cooling sustains peak speeds without throttling.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G runs Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14, optimized for gaming and customization with 3 major OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates through 2028.
5160mAh Battery with 120W FlashCharge
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G packs a 5160mAh silicon-carbon battery (dual-cell equivalent), offering superior density and longevity for heavy gaming or daily use. Battery delivers 1.5 days moderate use, 8+ hours BGMI at high frames, or 20+ hours video playback while retaining 80% health after 1600 cycles.
Phone supports 120W FlashCharge, reaching 50% in 11 minutes and full in ~28 minutes. Phone supports reverse wired charging via its USB Type-C port, allowing it to power other devices like earbuds or smartwatches as a portable charger.
50MP Rear with 16MP Selfie Camera
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G features a dual rear camera setup led by a 50MP Sony IMX920 main sensor (f/1.88, OIS, PDAF) for sharp daylight and low-light shots, paired with an 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 119° FOV). The IMX920 (1/1.49-inch) uses vivo Camera-Bionic Spectrum for natural colors and detail; supports 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps with gyro-EIS, Night/Portrait/Supermoon modes.
Phone equips a 16MP front camera (Samsung S5K3P9 sensor, f/2.45 aperture) in a punch-hole design, optimized for clear selfies and video calls.
8/12GB RAM with Up to 256GB Storage
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G offers 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5X RAM paired with 128GB (UFS 3.1) or 256GB (UFS 4.0) storage options. UFS 4.0 on higher variant delivers 34% faster reads than UFS 3.1, ensuring quick app loads and 4K video transfers. Phone does not support microSD for storage expansion.
Resistance, Biometric and Durability
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G provides reliable security through an optical in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock, enhanced by Funtouch OS privacy tools. Optical fingerprint scanner unlocks swiftly even with wet fingers while face recognition uses the 16MP front camera for quick secondary access.
Funtouch OS 15 includes app lock, private safe, hidden apps, permission manager, and screen pinning with 4 years of security patches through 2028 protect data.
Phone also include IP54 ratings for dust/water resistance and MIL-STD-810H durability for physical safeguards.
Connectivity and Color Options
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G offers comprehensive connectivity tailored for India’s networks, including dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3. It support dual nano-SIM with 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE with VoLTE/VoNR fallback.
Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct) for fast downloads, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC for contactless payment, GPD for navigation and IR blaster for appliances.
Phone uses a USB Type-C 2.0 port for charging, data transfer, and accessory connectivity.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G comes in two color options in India: Fiery Red (vegan leather dual-tone) and Conqueror Black (fluorite AG glass).
Price Under ₹50,00
iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is priced at ₹39,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant while higher configuration variant of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at ₹41,999. The top variant of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at ₹44,999. Phone is on significant discounts from its launch price and available on company website, major online platforms and selected offline retail stores.