Launch Date, Color Variants, and Processors Unveiled for iQoo Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro
Distinct processors will power each of the high-performance flagships.Rumors about iQoo’s upcoming Neo series began circulating in the rumor mill around November, with additional details emerging as the anticipated December launch date approached. Following a recent design teaser unveiling that also hinted at a December launch, the company has now disclosed further information about the upcoming smartphones. It has been officially confirmed that both the iQoo Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro are set to debut in China this month, featuring distinct processors.
Weibo, the forthcoming smartphones have unveiled the launch date as December 27, 2023. In a prior announcement, the smartphone brand affirmed that the iQoo Neo 9 will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Conversely, the premium iQoo Neo 9 Pro is slated to feature the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC is also featured in recently announced smartphones, such as the globally unveiled Vivo X100 Pro from last week, which is reportedly heading to India.
Another disclosure from the same official Weibo source provides insights into the available finishes for both models upon launch, with product reservations now open at online retailer JDMall. The devices will come in Nautical Blue, Fighting Black, and a dual-tone red finish (termed Red and White Soul), showcasing what appears to be a faux leather (or vegan leather) texture, as indicated in the Weibo post. The phones seem to have undergone a refreshed design, bearing a resemblance to the recently launched iQoo 12 model in India, starting from Rs. 52,999.
An earlier leak also revealed the first basic schematics of the smartphone (now confirmed), pointed out that the iQoo Neo 9 will have a 6.78-inch display. Another report stated that both models would have a 1.49-inch Sony IMX920 50-megapixel primary rear camera sensor. The iQoo Neo 9 is said to offer a maximum of 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the iQoo Neo 9 Pro will be offered in a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option.
