iQOO Neo7 vs iQOO Neo9 Pro

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Neo7 compared with Neo9 Pro
iQOONeo7iQOONeo9 Pro
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2023February 2024
Display
Screen size6.78″6.78″
Resolution2400 × 10802800 × 1260 (better)
Sharpness388 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz (better)
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,000 nits (better)
Display typeFlat AMOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio; 60 Hz, 120 Hz and Smart Switch modesFlat 8T LTPO AMOLED; up to 144 Hz only in supported gaming scenarios
Brightness detailMaker 1,300 nits peak; Gadgets 360 identifies this as HDR-only brightness3,000 nits local peak and 1,400 nits global excitation brightness
Display featuresMaker 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,200 Hz instantaneous touch sampling in supported Call of Duty and Genshin Impact scenarios; HDR10+ confirmed by both reviews2,160 Hz PWM at low brightness, 2,000 Hz instantaneous touch sampling in supported games, wet-touch recognition, maker Delta-E approximately 0.28 and JNCD approximately 0.23
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 8200Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUIndia Dimensity 8200, 4 nm; Chinese Neo7 uses different hardwareQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, TSMC 4 nm, maker 1 + 4 + 3 architecture description; Chinese Neo9 Pro uses Dimensity 9300
GPUMali-G610 identified by Gadgets 360–
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1; maker identifies V6 Selen flash for 128 GB and enhanced flash storage only for 256 GBIndia 8 GB/128 GB uses UFS 3.1; 8 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/256 GB use UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X RAM
Cooling2,396 mm² vapour chamber and 3D graphite structure6,043 mm² vapour chamber with dual-layer metal mesh
Cameras
Main camera64 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, optical image stabilisation50 MP Sony IMX920 VCS, f/1.88 and optical stabilisation; 1/1.49-inch sensor, 1/1.56-inch active area in 4:3 mode
Ultra wide camera–8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera16 MP, f/2.416 MP identified by Gadgets 360; maker aperture f/2.45; current maker camera field is truncated
Zoom–2× in-sensor crop; no dedicated optical telephoto camera
Video recordingUp to 4K60, according to Gadgets 360Maker 4K night video; Gadgets 360 identifies 4K60 and 8K30, with stabilisation disabled in 8K mode
Front videoUp to 1080p30, according to Gadgets 360–
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 bokeh and 2 MP f/2.4 macro cameras; Photo, Portrait, Night, Micro Movie, 64MP, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Documents, Panorama, Sports and Dual-View Video modes; RAWHDR 3.0 and combined EIS/OIS video stabilisationQ1 chip, portrait, Pro, Supermoon, Astro and texture colour modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,160 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 120 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailDual-cell typical 2,500 mAh at 7.78 V, equivalent to 5,000 mAh at 3.89 V, 19.45 Wh; rated 2,440 mAh, equivalent to 4,880 mAh, 18.98 WhDual-cell 2,580 mAh at 7.82 V, equivalent to 5,160 mAh at 3.91 V, 20.18 Wh typical; rated 2,520 mAh, equivalent to 5,040 mAh, 19.71 Wh; maker laboratory claim of 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles
Wired charging120 W FlashCharge with original charger and cable; maker laboratory claim of 50% in 10 minutes120 W FlashCharge; maker page's incomplete charge-time placeholder omitted
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, according to Gadgets 360No wireless charging, according to Gadgets 360
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193 g190 g (better)
Thickness8.58 mm8.34 mm (better)
Height × width164.81 × 76.9 mm163.53 × 75.68 mm
MaterialsPlastic back and frame, confirmed by both reviewsFiery Red vegan leather, 190 g and 8.34 mm thick; Conqueror Black fluorite AG glass, 196 g and 7.99 mm thick; height and width unchanged; plastic frame identified by Indian Express
ColoursInterstellar Black and Frost BlueFiery Red and Conqueror Black
Water resistance detail–IP54 identified by Gadgets 360; optional main rating omitted because consulted maker pages do not publish it
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader, confirmed by both reviewsIn-display fingerprint reader, Gadgets 360
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope; X-axis linear motor with supported-game 4D vibrationAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope; X-axis linear motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchIndia Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13India Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
Software updatesHistorical promise of two Android upgrades and three years of security support, reported by Gadgets 360Three Android upgrades and four years of security updates in IANS's report of maker launch statement; historical promise
In the box120 W charger confirmed by both reviews; USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter confirmed by Indian Express120 W charger, Type-C cable and TPU case, confirmed by Gadgets 360
Connectivity
Mobile networkIndia GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/8 and TDD B38/40/41; 5G NSA n41/77/78, SA n1/3/5/8/28A/41/77/78GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD B1/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/26/28A/28B, TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28A/28B/38/40/41/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standbyDual nano-SIM, dual standby
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3; Gadgets 360's 5.4 description conflicts with maker sheet
USBUSB Type-C; infrared remote controlUSB Type-C and OTG; USB 2.0 identified by Indian Express
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSS

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