HIGHLIGHTS
* iQOO will reportedly launch its iQOO Neo 8 series of smartphones and its first-ever tablet, the iQOO Pad, in China in the near future .
* iQOO Neo 8 series will include at least two premium phones.
* The iQOO Neo 8 series will likely feature the vanilla iQOO Neo 8 and the iQOO Neo 8 Pro.
* The iQOO Neo 8 Pro will feature the new Dimensity 9200+ SoC.
* There will also be the Neo 8 5G with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, according to some leaks.
* The launch date of the devices is leaked online.
iQOO recently launched the Neo 7 5G in India. The smartphone was launched in India as a rebadged version of the Neo 7 SE from China. It has been a few months since the launch of the Neo 7 series in the company’s home country, and now, iQOO is gearing up for the launch of the Neo 8 series in China.
The company is expected to launch two premium smartphones in the lineup. These will be called the Neo 8 and Neo 8 Pro. A new leak has now revealed the launch date of the iQOO Neo 8 series in China.
Tipster Panda is Bald has shared images of the alleged posters, which reveal the launch date of the Neo 8 series. Alongside the premium smartphones, iQOO is also said to launch its first Android tablet, the iQOO Pad, on the same date.
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro has today been spotted on the Google Supported Devices list, while the renders of the iQOO Pad have surfaced online ahead of the official release. The launch date of all three devices has also been leaked.
Unfortunately, nothing about the iQOO Pad is known at the moment. However, the rumour mill has churned out some key specifications of the Neo 8 series. So, let’s take a look at more details about the upcoming iQ00 launch event.
iQOO Neo 8 Series, iQOO Pad: What is Known So Far
The iQOO Neo 8 series and the iQOO Pad are rumoured to launch later this month in China. The Neo 8 series will include two premium phones. iQOO is likely to launch the devices in China on May 23. However, the company has not confirmed any details about the same. However, the posters shared by tipster Panda is Bald reveal the alleged launch date of the Neo 8 series and the iQOO Pad.
The company is likely to announce the launch date of the Neo 8 series on May 10. IQOO has already revealed that its upcoming premium smartphone will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, launched a few days back. The Neo 8 Pro will likely feature the new Media Tek flagship SoC, whereas the vanilla Neo 8 5G might pack a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.
The Neo 8 Pro was spotted on the 3C certification website with 120W fast charging support. It was also spotted on Geekbench with a Dimensity 9200+ SoC and 16GB of RAM. The device scored 2034 and 5245 points in Geekbench 6’s single-core and multi-core tests. It will boot Android 13 out of the box. The phone scored over 1.3 million on AnTuTu and outperformed the ROG Phone 7’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
The phone is tipped to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 2160Hz PWM Dimming.
There will be support for a 120Hz refresh rate as well. There will be a triple-camera setup on the back. The Neo 8 Pro will likely feature a 50MP 1/1.5-inch primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. Details about the other two sensors are unknown at the moment. The phone is also said to pack a 5000mAh battery.
The Neo 8 is also likely to sport a 6.78-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution. In addition, it might pack a 5000mAh battery and offer 120W fast charging support as well.
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 |
|
| 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 |
Faqs on IQOO Neo 8 Pro
Faqs
1) What are iQOO Neo 8 series, iQOO Pad launch date & key details?
Ans) According to a Chinese tipster, who goes by the name Panda is Bald, the iQOO Neo 8 series and the iQOO Pad will launch in China on May 23rd, 2023.
The tipster has shared a bunch of alleged promotional posters for the devices, which have their launch timeline specifically mentioned at the bottom.
Though the promotional posters don’t tell us much about the design of the devices, an alleged render image of the iQOO Pad has also been leaked on Weibo.
As seen in the leaked render image, this is what the iQOO Pad will reportedly look like. The device will feature a dual rear camera setup and will have magnetic pins at the bottom (rear), which means that iQOO will likely launch a compatible folio case alongside the tablet. The front of the tablet appears to have minimal bezels all around, and the power button appears to be on the top of the device.
Additionally, the iQOO Neo 8 Pro has been spotted on the Google Supported Devices list, which confirms its moniker and also suggests that the global launch of the device (or the series) might be nearing. The device has the model numbers PD2302 and V2302A.
2) What are iQOO Neo 8 Pro specifications (expected)?
Ans) Display: The iQOO Neo 8 Pro is said to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1.5K resolution.
Processor: The device will likely be powered by the new Dimensity 9200+ processor.
RAM and Storage: The iQ0O Neo 8 Pro is tipped to offer up to 16GB RAM and up to
512GB storage.
OS: In all likelihood, the device will boot the latest Android 13 OS out of the box.
Battery and Fast Charging: Though not officially confirmed, we can expect the device to offer a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support over a USB Type-C charging port.
Camera: The device will reportedly feature a 50MP main camera and a 16MP front camera.
Also Read: iQOO Neo 8 Pro spotted on AnTuTu running the newly launched MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC
Also Read: iQOO Neo 8 to come with 120W fast charging, 3C listing Confirms
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