The iQOO Neo 9 Pro smartphone is scheduled to launch in India in February. The brand has lowered the price of the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option of the iQOO Neo 7 5G before its launch. The smartphone, which debuted in February 2023, has a plethora of amazing specs. Let’s use the decreased pricing to determine whether purchasing the product is still worthwhile.

The price of the iQOO Neo 7 12GB + 256GB variant has dropped from Rs 31,999 to Rs 27,999 at this time. A 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and a peak brightness of 1300 nits is provided at this price. The phone is equipped with a Dimensity 8200 CPU. A 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W rapid charging powers the phone.

The phone’s optics include a 64MP primary sensor with OIS support, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is a 16MP front-facing camera for taking selfies. The phone came pre-installed with Funtouch OS 13, which is based on Android 13, and is set to receive the Android 14 update shortly. Three years of security updates and two significant Android updates were promised by iQOO at launch. Thus, Android 15 might be the final update that this device gets.

There are presently a lot of appealing options in the sub-30,000 price category, such as the Nothing Phone (1) and OnePlus Nord 3 5G. The Nord 3 5G is a fantastic choice for those seeking strong performance in this price range; however, the Nothing Phone (1) is a solid choice if you’re more concerned with the camera and general user experience.