iQoo Neo 9 Pro Makes Debut in India: Unveiling Price and Specifications of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-Powered Smartphone

iQoo Neo 9 Pro has officially made its grand entrance into the Indian market, marking the latest addition to the company’s premium midrange smartphone lineup. Boasting an impressive array of features, this sleek handset is designed to cater to the needs of modern smartphone users. Available in two striking colour options—Conqueror Black and Fiery Red—the iQoo Neo 9 Pro exudes style and sophistication, appealing to consumers who prioritize both aesthetics and performance.

Under the hood, the iQoo Neo 9 Pro packs a punch with Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile processor, ensuring seamless performance and responsiveness across various tasks and applications. Paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage, this smartphone offers ample space for storing photos, videos, and other multimedia content, while delivering smooth multitasking capabilities. Running on the latest Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out-of-the-box, users can expect a fluid and intuitive user experience right from the get-go.

One of the standout features of the iQoo Neo 9 Pro is its stunning 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, boasting a high 120Hz refresh rate for buttery-smooth visuals and immersive gaming experiences. Equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera featuring a Sony IMX920 sensor, this smartphone ensures crisp and vibrant photos, allowing users to capture every moment with clarity and detail.

With a starting price of Rs. 37,999 for the base 8GB+256GB variant and Rs. 39,999 for the 12GB+256GB model, the iQoo Neo 9 Pro offers exceptional value for consumers seeking a premium smartphone experience. Available for purchase on Amazon and the iQoo e-store, with exclusive discounts and promotions for HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank customers, the iQoo Neo 9 Pro promises to redefine the midrange smartphone segment with its unparalleled combination of style, performance, and affordability.A third variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will also be available for purchase on March 21, priced at Rs. 35,999 — the company’s sale offers will lower the price of this model by Rs. 2,000.

The dual SIM (Nano) iQoo Neo 9 Pro runs on Funtouch OS 14 that is based on Android 14 — it is the first Neo series handset to receive 3 years of OS updates and a fourth year of security updates. The handset sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,260×2,800 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate in day-to-day use and 144Hz refresh rate while gaming. It also features iQoo’s Wet Touch technology that allows users to perform certain tasks with wet hands. The Neo 9 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

There are two rear cameras on the iQoo Neo 9 Pro — a 50-megapixel camera with a 1/1.49-inch Sony IMX920 sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an f/1.88 aperture, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide-angle camera with a OmniVision OV08D10 sensor and an f/2.2 aperture. For video calls and selfies, is equipped with a 16-megapixel camera with a Samsung S5K3P9SP04-FGX9 sensor and an f/2.5 aperture.

The iQoo Neo 9 Pro features an optical fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. You can also control various appliances via an infrared blaster. It packs a 5,160mAh battery with support for 120W SuperVOOC charging. The handset has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. It measures 163.53×75.68×8.34mm and weighs 190g, according to the company.