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vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite

vivo iQOO Neo5 Lite

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.57" Inch
  • Camera: 48MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8/12GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 870 5G
  • Battery: 4500mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, March 24
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
  • Body: 198.3g, 8.9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2021, March 24
Status Available. Released 2021, March 24

Body

Dimensions 164 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight 198.3 g (6.98 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10
Size 6.57 inches, 104.0 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 11, OriginOS 1.0
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU Adreno 650

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 4500 mAh
Charging 44W wired, 70% in 33 min

Misc

Colors Black, White
Models V2118A
Price About 290 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.2
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset provides high-end performance.
  2. Ultra-smooth 144Hz refresh rate display ensures seamless scrolling and gaming.
  3. Fast 44W flash charging can refill the battery to 70% in 30 minutes.
  4. Substantial 4500mAh battery provides decent longevity for a budget gaming phone.
  5. 11-layer liquid-cooled heat dissipation system keeps the phone cool during heavy use.
  6. Available in high-capacity 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration.
  7. Features a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is rare in modern performance phones.
  8. Good stereo speakers enhance the audio experience for gaming and media.
  9. Supports 5G connectivity for faster networking.
  10. Solid, capable 48MP primary camera for taking clear daytime photos.

CONS

  1. Uses an IPS LCD screen instead of a more vibrant AMOLED panel.
  2. No optical image stabilization (OIS) on the primary camera.
  3. Lacks any official dust or water resistance rating.
  4. No expandable storage option (microSD card slot).
  5. The 8MP ultra-wide camera is considered below average for this segment.
  6. The body and frame are made of plastic, giving it a less premium feel.
  7. The device launched with Android 11, which is now outdated.
  8. The design and cameras are less advanced compared to the standard iQOO Neo5.
  9. Considered a "Lite" model, so it lacks flagship-level camera sensors.
  10. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is less premium than in-display sensors

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