HIGHLIGHTS
1. iQOO Neo 8 Pro was launched last month in China.
2. The company has now launched a new third storage option in China.
3. The Neo 8 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC under the hood
4. iQOO Neo 8 series will consist of two phones – Neo 8 and Neo 8 Pro.
5. The iQOO Neo 8 Pro will sport a triple camera setup on its back.
6. iQOO Neo 8 series will launch on May 23 in China.
7. The devices are expected to launch later this year in India.
iQOO launched the Neo 8 series last month in China.
The company launched two premium smartphones in the new Neo series lineup. These include the Neo 8 and Neo 8 Pro 5G. At the time of the launch last month, the Neo 8 Pro was launched with two storage options.
iQOO has now unveiled a third new storage option for the Neo 8 Pro in China. The device will be available in the company’s home country with a whopping 1TB storage option. iQOO will continue to offer 256GB and 512GB storage options for the Neo 8 Pro in China.
The Neo 8 Pro is the first iQOO smartphone to get a 1TB storage option.
Prior to this, the company launched several phones with up to 512GB of storage in China.
Prior to the launch, iQOO has been teasing its upcoming smartphones and it has now revealed the AnTuTu score of the iQOO Neo 8 Pro, and also hinted at the phone’s storage and RAM details.
iQOO is gearing up for the launch of the Neo 8 series launch in China. The company has confirmed that it will launch two premium smartphones in the Neo 8 series later this month.
The Neo series is set to get its first “Pro” smartphone with the Neo 8 series.
iQOO has been teasing the key specs and features of the Neo 8 series ahead of the launch. The company has already teased the design of the Neo 8 5G.
The phone will have a square-shaped camera module on the back with a triple-camera setup. iQOO also revealed some details about the Neo 8 Pro.
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro is confirmed to feature a new MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. The new MediaTek flagship chipset is based on a 4nm fabrication process and comes with a peak clock speed of 3.35GHz.
It features one Cortex X3 prime core, three Cortex A715 cores clocked at 3.0GHz and four Cortex A510 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. The new MediaTek flagship SoC has a Mali-G715 GPU as well.
iQOO has revealed the AnTuTu score of the Neo 8 Pro ahead of its May 23 debut. The device is claimed to offer the highest AnTuTu score in any Android phone.
The Neo 8 Pro AnTuTu score, according to the teaser, is 13,63,206 points. It is higher than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series, which is claimed to have scored 13,30,011 points on AnTuTu.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro is likely to launch with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM AND 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, according to rumours.
The teaser poster also confirms the same via the fine print at the bottom, which reveals that the claimed AnTuTu score was tested on the Neo 8 Pro’s 16GB + 512GB storage option.
Other details about the Neo 8 series have been tipped or confirmed ahead of the launch.
Let’s take a look at the iQOO Neo 8 Pro price, storage options, specifications and other details.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro with More Memory: Price Revealed
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro is now available in China with a new 16GB RAM option with 1TB of storage. The new variant is the highest-end storage configuration by the company.
It is priced at CNY 3699 (roughly Rs 42,800). The device is also available in 16GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB storage options, which are priced at CNY 3099 (roughly Rs 35,900) and CNY 3399 (roughly Rs 39,300).
The company launched the Neo 8 Pro in China in three colour options — Green, Black and Red. Those who buy the new storage option will get iQOO’s new TWS Pro for free.
The Neo 8 Pro packs some top-of-the-line hardware under the hood.
The company launched the phone in China with a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, which is MediaTek’s most powerful SoC currently. The Neo 8 Pro also has a smooth 144Hz refresh rate display along with a 5000mAh battery. It also features a dual-camera setup on the back.
iQOO might launch its top-end Neo series smartphone later this year in India and other markets. While the company has not confirmed any details about the same, what is confirmed is the launch of the Neo 7 Pro in India.
iQOO Neo 8 Series Specifications Teased
iQOO Neo 8 series will launch later this month in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has teased some key specs of the phones.
The Neo 8 series is now confirmed to feature a Sony IMX866V camera sensor. The 50MP main camera sensor is also confirmed to feature support for optical image stabilisation (OIS). The company did not reveal the rest of the camera specs of the triple-camera setup.
A separate teaser also confirms that the Neo 8 series will feature support for Wi-Fi 7. The devices will come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, which is currently found in flagship devices.
The fine print suggests that there might be a 128GB variant, which will offer support for UFS 3.1. Memory options with 256GB or more will feature UFS 4.0 storage.
iQOO has already confirmed that the Neo 8 Pro will feature the top-end Dimensity 9200+ SoC from MediaTek, which has a peak clock speed of 3.35GHz and is based on a 4nm fabrication process.
The device, along with the Neo 8, will feature the V1+ image signal processor (ISP), which is claimed to enhance the camera and overall performance of the device. The Neo 8 series will also offer 144Hz refresh rate support.
At the moment, it is unknown if the 144Hz display will be exclusive to the Pro model or whether the vanilla Neo 8 will also come with the smoother refresh rate tech.
The Neo 8 was spotted on Geekbench with the model number V2301A. It revealed that the phone has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC or possibly an under-clocked version of the
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which has a peak clock speed of 3.0GHz.
The variant of the Neo 8 listed on Geekbench had 16GB of RAM.
It was spotted running Android 13 out of the box. We can expect the phone to have a layer of Origin OS 3 on top of Android in China. The Neo 8 series is confirmed to feature a vegan leather back panel in red. We can expect the company to launch the phone in more colour options.
The phones are likely to sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution. They might also pack a 5000mAh battery and offer 120W fast charging support.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro Camera Details, Samples
According to the Weibo post, the iQOO Neo 8 Pro will sport a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), and the V1+ ISP will assist the main camera.
The Sony IMX866VCS sensor, which is present in the Vivo X90 series, will be utilised by the iQOO Neo 8 Pro’s camera. While information about the primary camera of the iQOO Neo 8 Pro has been revealed, there is currently no information available regarding the secondary cameras on the device.
The Chinese smartphone maker also shared some photos taken with the soon-to-be-released iQOO Neo 8 Pro.
The photos showed amazing detail in four different situations.
Meanwhile, on the other hand, the upcoming device be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ and will boast 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
iQOO Neo 8 Series Launch Date
iQOO has confirmed that it will unveil the iQOO Neo 8 series smartphones on May 23rd in China. The iQOO Neo 8 series will most likely consist of two smartphones – Neo 8 and Neo 8 Pro. As of now, there are no details about its India launch date.
Here’s a quick look at the iQOO Neo 8 Pro specifications and features:
* Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels. The screen is flat and sports a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. It offers HDR support, a 92.9 per cent screen-to-body ratio and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Neo 8 Pro also offers support for up to a 144Hz refresh rate.
* Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC with Immortalis-G715 GPU, Vivo V1+ Image Signal Processor.
* RAM/ storage: 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, 256GB/ 512GB/ 1TB UFS 4.0 storage options.
* Battery and fast charging: 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. No wireless charging support.
* Rear camera: Dual-camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX866V primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
* Front camera: 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.45 aperture.
* Software: Android 13-based Origin OS 3.0 in China.
* Other specifications: In-display fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, etc.
iQOO Neo 8 Series Specifications and Features Known So Far
The iQOO Neo 8 series will debut on May 23 with upgraded specs over the outgoing series. The Neo 8 and Neo 8 Pro are said to feature a 1.5K resolution display. iQOO is likely to launch the phones with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
The devices will feature a flat display and sport a hole-punch cutout at the top centre for the front camera.
Under the hood, the Neo 8 Pro is confirmed to feature a Dimensity 9200+ SoC. The Neo 8 5G is tipped to feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
Both models are expected to pack a 5000mAh battery with support for up to 120Hz fast charging. There will also be the Vivo V1+ ISP for enhancing the overall performance of the phones.
The Neo 8 series is also confirmed to feature a triple-camera setup on the back. The 50MP main camera will offer optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. For selfies, both models are likely to feature a 16MP front camera. The Neo 8 series will boot Android 13 out of the box and have a layer of Origin OS 3 on top.
IQOO NEO 8 PRO KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 32 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 14, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.05 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.85 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A715 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 87.6 % |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.79, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 32 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera 50 MP f/2.4, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Flash, 150W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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