HIGHLIGHTS
* The iQOO Neo 8 series is reportedly in the works.
* The series is said to include the vanilla iQOO Neo 8 and the iQOO Neo 8 Pro.
* The launch timeline and key specifications of both devices have been leaked.
* The iQOO Neo 8 with MediaTek Dimesnity 9200+ could take on the latest performance-focused flagship smartphones.
* The vanilla iQOO Neo 8 is said to feature up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.
* The smartphone could be equipped with up to 16GB LPDDR5X memory.
iQOO recently launched the iQ00 Neo 7 smartphone in the Indian market. The company’s Neo 7 lineup in China consists of three devices – iQOO Neo 7, iQOO Neo 7 SE, and iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition. It seems like the company is finally done with the Neo 7 series and the company has started working on the Neo 8 series. A new tip by the famous Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station reveals some of the key specifications of the upcoming iQOO Neo 8. Digital Chat Station claims that the iQOO Neo 8 will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ processor. To those unaware, the company uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ on the current generation Neo 7. Apart from it, the tipster has also revealed some of the key specifications of the device.
iQOO is reportedly in the works to launch its ¡QOO Neo 8 series of smartphones in China.
While the brand has not officially revealed anything about the lineup yet, a new leak has popped up, which reveals the launch timeline and some key specifications of the devices.
Notably, the iQOO Neo 8 series will include the standard iQOO Neo 8 and the iQ0O Neo 8 Pro.
Let us take a closer look at what the iQOO Neo 8 might have in store for US.
iQOO Neo 8 Series Specifications, Launch Timeline Leaked
According to noted tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the iQOO Neo 8 series of smartphones will launch in China sometime in May 2023.
The launch timeline is tentative and might change, as per the tipster.
Furthermore, the leak suggests that the iQOO Neo 8 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, while the iQOO Neo 8 Pro will reportedly be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ processor.
As far as the displays are concerned, both iQOO Neo 8 and iQOO Neo 8 Pro are tipped to feature upgraded displays, but this information is more or less it when it comes to the display, and we might have to wait for some more time to know more about the same.
iQOO Neo 8: Leaked Specifications
As per the latest leak, the iQOO Neo 8 will sport a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ processor under the hood.
To those unaware, the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ is yet to be released and it is expected to be an enhanced version of the Dimensity 9200. As per the leaks, the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ could be at par with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
Digital Chat Station further reveals that the iQOO Neo 8 will feature up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM.
Also, the upcoming Neo series smartphone is tipped to sport up to 512GB UFS 4.0 memory under the hood. The tipster also claims that the iQOO Neo 8 will compete against the upcoming Redmi K60 Ultra.
The iQOO Neo 7 offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ (2400 × 1080 pixel) resolution, 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1500nits peak brightness, and a centered punch hole notch.
The smartphone, as mentioned above, is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor and a Mali G710 MC10 GPU.
It comes paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.
The smartphone boots Android 12 based OriginOS.
The iQOO Neo 7 comes equipped with a 5000mAH battery unit. It supports 120W fast charging and features a Type-C charging port. The smartphone offers a triple-rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Sony IMX766V sensor with optical image stabilisation. It gets accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. It relies on a 16MP front shooter for video calls and selfies.
IQOO NEO 8 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5100 mAh |
| Display | 6.65 inches (16.89 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | March 27, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
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 | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.65 inches (16.89 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 396 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 64 MP, Primary Camera 16 MP 12 MP |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on IQOO Neo 8
1) What are iQOO Neo 8 specifications (expected)?
Ans) The iQOO Neo 8 is tipped to feature a 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
The device will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which will reportedly be coupled with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS4.1 storage.
Coming to the cameras of the device, the iQOO Neo 8 will likely feature a 50MP triple rear camera setup and a 16MP selfie snapper.
Lastly, the device could feature a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging over a USB Type-C charging port.
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