iQOO has officially launched the global variant of the Neo9 Pro in India after its initial China debut. The key difference is that the India model packs the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Highlights of the Neo9 Pro include a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display with 3,000 nit peak brightness, an in-display fingerprint reader, and a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
The rear camera setup comprises a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens. Software is covered by Funtouch OS 14 on top of Android 14. iQOO promises 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security patches.
| Configuration | Pricing |
|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | INR 33,999 |
| 8GB/256GB | INR 34,999 |
| 12GB/256GB | INR 36,999 |
The Neo9 Pro comes in Fiery Red and Conqueror Black color options. Pricing starts at INR 33,999 ($410) for the 8GB/128GB model. It goes on sale on March 21, while higher storage variants are available on February 23.
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By swapping the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the global Neo9 Pro looks like an impressive affordable flagship phone for India and beyond. The fast display, cameras, and charging help round out the specs.