iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition: Leaked Specs Suggest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC Upgrade

The eagerly awaited iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition is poised to make its debut later this year, adding to the existing lineup of iQoo Neo 9 smartphones that were introduced in China in December of the previous year. This anticipated addition to the series is expected to join the ranks alongside the iQoo Neo 9 and the iQoo Neo 9 Pro, the latter of which has already made its mark in the Indian market. While official details regarding the Racing Edition are yet to be confirmed, a renowned tipster has provided some tantalizing insights into the purported smartphone’s specifications.

According to leaks shared by tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, a new variant of the iQoo Neo 9 is slated for imminent release, although the specific moniker has not been officially disclosed. However, speculations suggest that this variant could be none other than the highly anticipated iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition. Reports from MySmartPrice further bolster these claims, shedding light on the Racing Edition’s potential features and capabilities.

If the leaks are to be believed, the iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition promises to deliver a captivating visual experience, boasting a sizable 6.78-inch 1.5K 8T LTPO OLED display with an impressive 144Hz refresh rate and a remarkable 2,160Hz PWM dimming rate. Notably, the incorporation of 8T LTPO technology is expected to contribute to enhanced power efficiency, thereby optimizing battery performance and longevity.

Moreover, the leaked information suggests that the iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition will be powered by a chipset codenamed SM8635, purportedly the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. This cutting-edge processor, also rumored to feature in the Realme GT Neo 6, is poised to deliver lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking capabilities, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience across various applications and tasks.

iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition is said to launch later this year. The handset will likely join the iQoo Neo 9 lineup, which was unveiled in China in December last year. The lineup consists of the iQoo Neo 9 and an iQoo Neo 9 Pro. The latter also made its way to India. Ahead of any official details about the Racing Edition, a tipster has suggested some key features of the purported smartphone. The iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition is said to feature the same chipset as the Realme GT Neo 6.

Tipster Digital Chat Station shared in a Weibo post that a new iQoo Neo 9 variant could launch soon. They did not confirm the moniker but a MySmartPrice report suggests that it could be the iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition. It is tipped to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K 8T LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 2,160Hz PWM dimming rate. The 8T LTPO technology is said to help reduce power consumption and therefore increase battery efficiency.

The tipster added that the iQoo Neo 9 Racing Edition could be powered by a chipset codenamed SM8635 that is said to be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. The same processor is also tipped to be equipped on the Realme GT Neo 6.