Gadgets 360 has reviewed the iQOO Neo 9 Pro that has been launched today, on 22nd February. All the details already have been revealed. Nothing more to mention or add about the #PowerToWin 

Let's have a look in a nutshell.

HIGHLIGHTS

• iQOO Neo 9 Pro is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip
• The handset runs on Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out-of-the-box
• The iQOO Neo 9 Pro supports charging at 120W with the included charger

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Smartphone companies face intense competition in the premium midrange segment in India, and any handset that debuts under the Rs. 40,000 mark needs to be a jack of all trades — with a powerful chipset, reliable cameras, and a modern design. iQOO has now launched the Neo 9 Pro, a handset that is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a 50-megapixel primary rear camera. This handset will compete with the OnePlus 12R, the Samsung Galaxy A54, Nothing Phone 2, and Oppo Reno 11 Pro.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro price in India

The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is priced at Rs. 37,999 for the 8GB+256GB RAM and storage configuration, while the 12GB+256 variant is priced at Rs. 39,999. A third variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will be available at Rs. 35,999 on March 21. The phone ships with a USB Type-C to Type-C cable in the box, along with a 120W SuperVOOC charger and a transparent TPU cover.

The handset is available via Amazon in a Conqueror Black colourway with an AG Glass Fiery Red finish, and a Fiery Red colour option with a dual-tone vegan leather back material.

Now it's time to check the verdict of Gadgets 360.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro: Verdict

Should you buy the iQOO Neo 9 Pro if you're in the market for a new smartphone around Rs. 40,000? The handset is equipped with a capable processor — the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 — and a reliable primary camera that can handle most scenarios. It also offers fast 120W charging and comes with a charger in the box.

This phone's biggest competitor in India is the OnePlus 12R, which is also equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, LTPO AMOLED screen, and runs on Android 14 out-of-the-box. However, it has UFS 3.1 storage and can be charged at 100W — both of these are slower than the Neo 9 Pro. The OnePlus 12R has a 2-megapixel macro camera, but you're not missing out on much there.

There are other options in this price segment such as the Oppo Reno 11 Pro, Nothing Phone 2, and the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G. However, their processors are slower than the one inside the iQOO Neo 9 Pro. They are also equipped with slower internal storage and offer slower charging speeds than iQOO's handset.

If you're looking for a gaming-oriented smartphone with decent cameras and reliable battery life, then it's easy to recommend the iQOO Neo 9 Pro for most users at its current price — the company's ongoing sale offers can also lower the price by up to Rs. 3,000. 

Source: Gadgets 360