iQOO Neo9 Pro hands-on review

16 June 2024
We used the international iQOO Neo9 Pro for over a month, and here's what we found about it.


Amazing phone, I would have bought it if I didin't get such a good deal on an IQOO 12 at the time!!

I have no problems recommending it!

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    • Cake
    • XMI
    • 25 Jun 2024

    Durga Bali, 17 Jun 2024I bought this phone by mistake for camera but later realize... moreThere’s no issues with a budget phone but phones from iQOO whether budget or flagship are all way below in terms of everything compared to various other brands.

      They should optimize the camera for Indian/Chinese versions. Camera performance isnt up to the mark.

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        • Anonymous
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        • 17 Jun 2024

        Durga Bali, 17 Jun 2024I bought this phone by mistake for camera but later realize... moreModern phones these days need weeks to learn your usage so it can optimize itself. And I am not what phone doesn't get hot besides one that is not used.

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          • 17 Jun 2024

          Please review iqoo Z9 and Z9x

            Share, 16 Jun 2024Can anyone share their Screen-On-Time based on their usage ... moreI am using this phone and battery is inconsistent. Watching videos depleting battery quite fast. Sometimes I am getting a day of battery life but sometimes just few hours. Not at all satisfied and phone getting quite hot for unknown reasons. You may get a day of battery life on average.

              I bought this phone by mistake for camera but later realized it's a gaming phone. Like battery life camera too is inconsistent in this phone. Videos shot using zoom are coming out as slideshows. Lot of footage is missing and so the videos are just useless. I stopped using zoom in videos. Even without zoom videos are shaky, jittery and what not. Useless phone even you are a guy using camera occasionally. The customer care is again just useless. They just act like there is no issue and everything is working fine. Lesson learned and I will never go for a budget phone again.

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                • Gregzeng
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                • 17 Jun 2024

                Thank you for the details on the tests. The benchmarks seem better, according to the version of the CPU. The Vivo X series are the top line, and the Neo series are designed to be a lower range version.
                These later Vivo phones now have wider settings for screen refresh. Lower refresh means t battery life. No screen display, or fewer OLEDS being used, allow the battery time to be longer.
                The higher priced smartphone also offer better radio reception. Bluetooth, GSM and other services are often not so good in the lower priced models. Most reviewers do not explain this.
                The higher priced Vivo lines also comply with German optical standards. So the Vivo X range have better anti reflection coatings, better color conformity between the different lens, and less aberration at the edges of the lens performance.
                If it pleases my budget, my next move might be away from the Vivo X80. Except most Vivo phones are not available without international compatibility. Will I downsize to the lower priced Vivo again, to for my budget?

                  Eudaemon., 16 Jun 2024Why do all these companies place the Fingerprint sensor so low?Probably they think it's easy to put the fingerprint sensor there, I still prefer the slightly up one on the other phones

                    Why do all these companies place the Fingerprint sensor so low?

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                      • 16 Jun 2024

                      damn this pics the cam makes are trash.

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                        • 16 Jun 2024

                        Can anyone share their IQOO Neo 9 Pro(Indian Variant) – Screen-On-Time based on their usage ??? (on one full charge)
                        And also detail their usage pattern.. -apps they use, usage time, device settings, etc..

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                          • 16 Jun 2024

                          Can anyone share their Screen-On-Time based on their usage ??? (on one full charge)
                          And also detail their usage pattern.. -apps they use, usage time, device settings, etc..

                            Anonymous, 16 Jun 2024Nope, look at all of Sagar's reviews, they're all... moreHis reviews are not technically complete to be full review. Like no audio details.

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                              • 16 Jun 2024

                              Anonymous, 16 Jun 2024He did a hands-on review because this phone was launched ag... moreNope, look at all of Sagar's reviews, they're all hands on no matter the time he gets them. I think its coz he's based far away from the rest of gsmarena so they dont allow him to make full ones (dumb strategy but anyways).

                                Vikass17, 16 Jun 2024What are you talking about ? A55 beating sd 8 gen 2 ??no, 8 Gen 2 beats E1480.

                                  Vikass17, 16 Jun 2024What are you talking about ? A55 beating sd 8 gen 2 ??Exynos was no bueno for me when it comes to Samsung phones

                                    iQOO India calling the vanilla Neo9 as the "Pro" model is just stupid

                                      rizki1, 16 Jun 2024can you imagine this price is almost the same as the averag... moreWhat are you talking about ? A55 beating sd 8 gen 2 ??

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                                        • elmarcello
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                                        • 16 Jun 2024

                                        Guys, don't know how to imply, the phone is a beast overall. But there are definitely some uncertainties:

                                        1) Why is sd 8 g2 there? Where did Dimensity 9200+ go?

                                        2) The photos are sheer watercolour. No sign of details whatsoever.

                                        Your opinion on the matter?

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