iQOO Neo 7 with MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 120Hz display, 120W charging, 64MP camera launched in India
Highlights
- iQOO Neo 7 has been launched in India.
- Key specifications include a 6.78-inch FHD+ display, a 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC, and Android 13 OS out of the box.
- iQOO Neo 7 price starts at Rs 29,999.
- Inbuild RAM in iQoo Neo 7 5G can be expanded up to 20GB.
iQoo Neo 7 5G has been launched in India on Thursday, February 16, through a live stream event that was hosted on the company’s social media channels.
The new iQoo Neo series phone comes with a list of upgrades over last year’s iQoo Neo 6.
The handset debuted in China last year as a premium mid-range offering. There is a punch-hole cutout for the selfie snapper, an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, triple cameras on the back arranged in a large square module, and ultra-narrow bezels.
The phone comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, a 4D game engine, and X-axis linear motor.
The iQOO Neo 7 ships with OIS (optical image stabilisation) support.
Key specifications include a 6.78-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC, unlike the China version that came with the Dimensity 9000 chipset, and Android 13 OS out of the box.
The Indian variant of iQoo Neo 7 5G seems like a rebranded version of the iQoo Neo 7 SE that debuted in China in December last year.
IQOO Neo 7 Price in India, Colour Options & Sale Offers on Availability
iQOO Neo 7 price in India is Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 33,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
The phone comes in Interstellar Black and Frost Blue colours.
The company is offering Rs 1,500 flat discount when paid through HDFC, ICICI and SBI cards.
There is an extra Rs 2,000 exchange bonus and no-cost EMI. The sale will start today i.e February 16th at 1 PM IST via Amazon and iQOO websites.
For comparison, the IQOO Neo 7 was launched in China last year in December with a starting price tag of CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs 24,800) for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant. The top-of-the-line model with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of inbuilt storage costs CNY 2,899 (roughly Rs 24,200).
iQoo Neo 7 5G Specifications
The dual SIM (nano) iQoo Neo 7 5G runs on Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13 and features a 6.78-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio, 93.11 percent screen to body ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The capacitive touch display is touted to offer 1,200Hz instant touch sampling rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate 1,300 nits of peak brightness and a pixel density of 388ppi.
Under the hood, it has an octa-core 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8200 5G SoC, coupled with Mali G610 and up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The available RAM can be expanded up to 20GB for enhancing gaming performance.
For gaming enthusiasts, the iQoo Neo 7 5G offers a graphite 3D cooling system with a surface area of 7,518mm square to manage thermals while intense gaming sessions.
It brings a motion control feature that allows users to adjust the touch recognition flexibly while gaming.
For optics, the iQoo Neo 7 5G has a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS (optical image stabilisation) and f/1.79 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture.
For selfies and video chats, there is a 16-megapixel sensor at the front.
The rear camera supports different video and photography features including portrait, night, macro, time-lapse photography, slow motion, panorama and dual-view video. iQoo is also offering a Vlog Movie 2.0 feature that helps to create and send vlogs.
The iQoo Neo 7 5G packs up to 256GB of UFS3.1 inbuilt storage. Connectivity options on the device include 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OTG, NFC, GPS, and USB Type-C port.
Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and infrared remote control. There is also an in-display fingerprint sensor.
IQOO has packed a 5,000mAh battery on the Neo 7 5G with support for 120W flash charging. It is claimed to charge the device up to 50 percent in 10 minutes.
Besides, it measures 164.81×76.9×8.5mm. It has a plastic build and weighs 193 grams.
IQOO Neo 7 Review
Pros
- Excellent display
- Powerful SoC
- Great battery life
- Good Primary Camera
- Extensive Software Support
Cons
- Camera setup not very versatile
- No IP rating
- Competition provides better build quality
IQOO NEO 7 5G KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | February 16, 2023 (Expected) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.85 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.57 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 93.11 % |
Design
| Height | 164.8 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 76.9 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 197 grams |
| Colours | Pop Orange, Impression Blue, Geometric Black |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.88, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(24 mm focal length, 1.56″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(16 mm focal length, 4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera | |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | 20 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(3.1″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 120W: 50 % in 9 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s on IQoo Neo 7
1. What are the key specifications of IQOO Neo 7?
Ans) The specifications for the iQOO Neo 7 5G Smartphone are as follows:
1. Camera:- The smartphone has a triple-camera setup installed at the backside with a 50MP f/1.8 Primary Face, 8MP f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 Macro Camera. It also has a Wide Angle Primary Lens of 16MP f/2.0 for selfies.
2. Display:- Neo 7 has a 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080×1200 pixels and a 388ppi pixel density. The device has a bezel-less display with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
3. Battery:- The device has a non-removable battery of 5000mAh, which is of the Li-Polymer family. It also supports a fast charging system of 120W.
4. Configuration:- It has an impressive Media Tek Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset with 8GB RAM. Moreover, it has an Octa-core processor of Cortex A510, Cortex A710, and Cortex X2 layout with a running speed of 3.2GHz.
5. Storage:- The Neo7 5G device has an internal storage of 128GB.
6. Connectivity:- The networking features of the device are 5G, b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot, USB OTG, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11, USB Type-C, and A-GPS with Glonass.
2) What is iQOO Neo 7 SE Price in India?
Ans) iQOO Neo 7 price in India is Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 33,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. The phone comes in Interstellar Black and Frost Blue colours. The company is offering Rs 1,500 flat discount when paid through HDFC, ICICI and SBI cards. There is an extra Rs 2,000 exchange bonus and no-cost EMI. The sale will start today i.e February 16th at 1 PM IST via Amazon and iQOO websites.
3) What are the colour options in IQOO Neo ?
Ans) The phone IQOo Neo 7comes in Interstellar Black and Frost Blue colours.
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