HIGHLIGHTS
* iQOO Neo 8 series will be launching in China on May 23rd.
* The iQOO 8 series is expected to have two models: the iQOO Neo 8 and iQOO Neo 8 Pro.
* The iQOO Neo 8 Pro is confirmed to come with MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC.
iQOO is gearing up to launch iQOO Neo 8 series and first-ever tablet — “iQOO Pad”— this month. iQOO Neo 8 series and iQOO Pad will reportedly be launched on May 23 in China, according to reports.
After rumours and leaks, iQOO has finally revealed the launch date of the iQOO Neo 8 series in China. The official poster image shows the phone in a dual-tone design, with a camera island having a Carbon fibre finish.
iQOO Neo 8 Launch Date
The iQOO Neo 8 series will launch in China on May 23rd at 19:00 local time. The event should be live-streamed on the iQOO China website for those interested to watch it live.
This also confirms the phone will come with the V1+ chipset and MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. The iQOO 8 series is expected to have two models: the iQOO Neo 8 and iQOO Neo 8 Pro.
If rumours are to be believed, we might also see the iQOO Pad tablet launching on the same stage. The iQOO Neo 8 series will succeed the iQOO Neo 7.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro Features
iQOO Neo 8 Pro will reportdely have a 6.78-inch (17.22 cm) AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 1.5K resolution. iQOO Neo 8 Pro is expected to have Dimensity 9200+ processor.
It is expected to have 16GB RAM and a storage up to 512GB. According to reports, iQOO Neo 8 Pro runs of Android 13 OS. It is likely to have a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. It is likely to have Type-C charging port.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro will have a 16MP front camera and a 50MP main camera.
Meanwhile, three out of four people in India have Nomophobia, the fear of being detached from their smartphone, IANS reported quoting findings by global smart device brand OPPO and Counterpoint Research.
About 72 per cent of smartphone users in India experience low battery anxiety at a battery level of 20 per cent or lower, while 65 per cent of smartphone users go through emotional discomfort in case of smartphone battery drainage, according to the report.
The report, titled ‘NoMoPhobia: Low Battery Anxiety Consumer Study’, delved into the consumer mindset to understand how dying batteries have become a major trigger for this phobia.
iQOO Neo 8 Specs and Features
iQ0O has confirmed that their upcoming premium smartphone will come equipped with the newly launched MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset. It is expected that the Neo 8 Pro will feature the latest MediaTek flagship chipset.
The Neo 8 Pro was recently listed on the 3C certification website, revealing its 120W fast charging support, and it also appeared on Geekbench with 16GB of RAM and a Dimensity 9200+ SoC.
As per reports, the Neo 8 Pro is expected to sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 2160Hz PWM Dimming. It will offer support for a 120Hz refresh rate and feature a triple-camera setup at the back, including a 50MP 1/1.5-inch primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support.
Meanwhile, the Neo 8 5G might come with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The Neo 8 is also likely to feature a 6.78-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may also pack a 5000mAh battery and 120W fast charging support, though additional details about the phone are still to be known.
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 is IQ00 Neo 8 launch date (expected)?
Ans) According to rumours, iQOO is planning to launch the Neo 8 series and the iQOO Pad in China later this month. The anticipated launch date for these devices in China is May 23, the report added. Although the company has not yet confirmed any official launch date yet.
2) What are iQOO Neo 8 series specifications (expected)?
Ans) * Display: The iQOO Neo 8 Pro is said to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout.
* Processor: The device will likely be powered by the new Dimensity 9200+ processor.
* RAM and Storage: The iQOO Neo 8 series is tipped to pack up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage.
* OS: The upcoming iQOO phones are expected to boot the latest Android 13 OS out of the box.
* Cameras: The iQOO Neo 8 series is expected to feature a 50MP triple-camera setup on the back.
* Battery: The phones are tipped to feature a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support over a USB Type-C charging port.
That’s pretty much everything we so far know about the iQOO Neo 8 series but we’re hoping to learn more details in the days to come as we inch closer to the announcement.
3) What are iQOO Neo 8 series, iQOO Pad launch date & key details?
Ans) According to a Chinese tipster, who goes by the name Panda is Bald, the iQOO Neo 8 series and the iQOO Pad will launch in China on May 23rd, 2023.
The tipster has shared a bunch of alleged promotional posters for the devices, which have their launch timeline specifically mentioned at the bottom.
Though the promotional posters don’t tell us much about the design of the devices, an alleged render image of the iQOO Pad has also been leaked on Weibo.
As seen in the leaked render image, this is what the iQOO Pad will reportedly look like. The device will feature a dual rear camera setup and will have magnetic pins at the bottom (rear), which means that iQOO will likely launch a compatible folio case alongside the tablet. The front of the tablet appears to have minimal bezels all around, and the power button appears to be on the top of the device.
Additionally, the iQOO Neo 8 Pro has been spotted on the Google Supported Devices list, which confirms its moniker and also suggests that the global launch of the device (or the series) might be nearing. The device has the model numbers PD2302 and V2302A.
Also Read: iQOO Neo 8 Pro spotted on AnTuTu running the newly launched MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC