iQOO Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro smartphones are now formally available for purchase in China. This comes after a resounding pre-order period during which demand exceeded Neo 8 series first-day sales by 200%.
The base iQOO Neo 9 setup with 12GB + 256GB starts at CNY 2,299 (~$321). Customers looking for more RAM or storage have options up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, with the top-tier model costing CNY 3,199 (~$447).
CNY 2,999 (~$419) is the starting pricing for the 12GB + 256GB model of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro. Power users can choose between the higher-end 16GB RAM models with 512GB or 1TB storage, priced at CNY 3,599 (~$503) and CNY 3,999 (~$559), respectively, or the 12GB + 512GB model, which costs CNY 3,299 (~$461). There are four colour options available for both devices: Fighting Black, White Soul, Nautical Blue, and Red.
Specifications of the iQOO Neo 9 series
Both include a sizable 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display that supports HDR10+ and has a fluid refresh rate of 144 Hz. Both the Neo 9 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the Neo 9 Pro with Dimensity 9300, which come with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, are equipped with potent CPUs.
During long gaming sessions, a powerful 6K VC cooling system keeps everything cool, and a 5,160mAh battery with 120W quick charging powers your activities.
Regarding photography, the Neo 9 and Pro models have an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP ultra-wide lens in addition to the 50MP Sony IMX920 primary camera with OIS. Each has a selfie camera with an 8MP lens.
