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vivo iQOO Neo9

vivo iQOO Neo9

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.78" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (4320p)
  • RAM: 12/16GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • Battery: 5160mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, December 30
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 14, OriginOS 4
  • Body: 190g or 196g, 8mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1x
4G bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2023, December 27
Status Available. Released 2023, December 30

Body

Dimensions 163.5 x 75.7 x 8 mm or 8.3 mm
Weight 190 g or 196 g (6.70 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM)
Size 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 14, OriginOS 4
Chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 740

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
UFS 4.0

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF, OIS
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide)
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 8K, 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (closed type)
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Positioning GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
NFC Yes
Infrared Port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 5160 mAh
Charging 120W wired, 40% in 9 min
Reverse wired

Misc

Colors Black, Blue, Red
Models V2338A
Price About 290 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.5
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 8 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 10 / 10
  • Features 8 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 8 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Top-tier Performance: Powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset for exceptional speed.
  2. Excellent Gaming: Includes a dedicated Q1 supercomputing chip for improved frame rates and 144Hz support.
  3. Fast Charging: Features 120W flash charging that fills the battery in under 30-40 minutes.
  4. Bright Display: Equipped with a 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display that reaches up to 3000 nits local peak brightness.
  5. Large Battery: Packs a 5160mAh battery that offers long-lasting endurance for heavy use.
  6. Good Main Camera: Uses the Sony IMX920 sensor (similar to Vivo X100) for high-quality daylight photos.
  7. Sleek Design: Features a stylish dual-tone vegan leather finish on the red variant that resists fingerprints.
  8. Efficient Cooling: Includes a large 6043mm² vapor chamber for heat dissipation during gaming.
  9. Latest Software & Support: Comes with Android 14 and offers 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.
  10. Value for Money: Offers near-flagship specifications at a competitive mid-range price point.

CONS

  1. Average Ultrawide Camera: The 8MP ultra-wide lens lacks the sharpness of the main sensor.
  2. No Wireless Charging: Lacks wireless charging support, which is common in premium-segment phones.
  3. Bloatware: Funtouch OS comes with pre-installed third-party apps that can be annoying.
  4. Plastic Frame: The phone uses a plastic frame rather than a metal one, making it feel less premium.
  5. No Telephoto Lens: Lacks a dedicated telephoto camera for zooming.
  6. No IP68 Rating: Only offers basic IP54 splash resistance, not full water submersion protection.
  7. No Headphone Jack: Does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  8. No Expandable Storage: No microSD card slot for expanding internal storage.
  9. Occasional Overheating: Tends to get warm during long gaming sessions or while charging.
  10. Protruding Camera Module: The rear camera protrudes significantly, making the phone wobble on flat surfaces.

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