iQOO Neo9 Pro vs vivo X90

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Neo9 Pro compared with X90
iQOONeo9 ProvivoX90
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2024November 2022
Display
Screen size6.78″6.78″
Resolution2800 × 12602800 × 1260
Sharpness453 pixels per inch453 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate144 Hz (better)120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits (better)1,300 nits
Display typeFlat 8T LTPO AMOLED; up to 144 Hz only in supported gaming scenariosAMOLED
Brightness detail3,000 nits local peak and 1,400 nits global excitation brightness1,300 nits local peak
Display features2,160 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 0.232,160 Hz PWM dimming, 1.07 billion colours and 100% DCI-P3 gamut
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 9200
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, TSMC 4 nm, maker 1 + 4 + 3 architecture description; Chinese Neo9 Pro uses Dimensity 9300MediaTek Dimensity 9200, TSMC 4 nm process and 3.05 GHz Cortex-X3 performance core
GPU–Arm Immortalis-G715
Storage typeIndia 8 GB/128 GB uses UFS 3.1; 8 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/256 GB use UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X RAMGlobal 12 GB/256 GB with UFS 4.0; RAM technology unpublished on the consulted global pages; Chinese launch configurations differ
Cooling6,043 mm² vapour chamber with dual-layer metal mesh4,313 mm² vapour chamber and 53,288 mm² total cooling area
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone12 MP
Optical zoomNone2× (better)
Front camera16 MP32 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP Sony IMX920 VCS, f/1.88 and optical stabilisation; 1/1.49-inch sensor, 1/1.56-inch active area in 4:3 mode50 MP Sony IMX866 VCS, f/1.75 and optical stabilisation
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.212 MP Sony IMX663
Telephoto camera–12 MP Sony IMX663 portrait camera, 50 mm equivalent
Front camera16 MP identified by Gadgets 360; maker aperture f/2.45; current maker camera field is truncated32 MP, f/2.45
Zoom2× in-sensor crop; no dedicated optical telephoto camera2× optical telephoto identified by Indian Express and TechNave
Video recordingMaker 4K night video; Gadgets 360 identifies 4K60 and 8K30, with stabilisation disabled in 8K mode4K30 night video
Front video–Up to 1080p, according to Indian Express
Camera featuresQ1 chip, portrait, Pro, Supermoon, Astro and texture colour modesV2 imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, Natural Color 2.0, cinematic bokeh, motion, Live Photo and miniature-effect modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,160 mAh (better)4,810 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 120 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailDual-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 cyclesDual-cell 2,405 mAh at 7.78 V, equivalent to 4,810 mAh, 18.71 Wh typical; rated 2,345 mAh, equivalent to 4,690 mAh, 18.24 Wh
Wired charging120 W FlashCharge; maker page's incomplete charge-time placeholder omitted120 W FlashCharge; maker laboratory fast-mode test reaches 50% in 8 minutes
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, according to Gadgets 360No wireless charging, according to Indian Express
Charges other devices–No reverse wireless charging, according to Indian Express
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g (better)200 g
Thickness8.34 mm (better)8.48 mm
Height × width163.53 × 75.68 mm164.1 × 74.44 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP64
MaterialsFiery 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 ExpressGlass rear
ColoursFiery Red and Conqueror BlackAsteroid Black and Breeze Blue on global sheet
Water resistance detailIP54 identified by Gadgets 360; optional main rating omitted because consulted maker pages do not publish itIP64 under IEC 60529; maker notes that microphone openings are excluded from protection testing
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader, Gadgets 360In-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope; X-axis linear motorAccelerometer, ambient light, electronic compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus and infrared sensors; linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchIndia Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14Global Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13; China launched with OriginOS 3
Software updatesThree Android upgrades and four years of security updates in IANS's report of maker launch statement; historical promise–
In the box120 W charger, Type-C cable and TPU case, confirmed by Gadgets 360Phone, charger, cable, case, applied protective film, SIM eject tool, guide and warranty card on global sheet
Connectivity
Mobile networkGSM 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/38/40/41/77/78GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/8/28/38/40/41/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standbyDual nano-SIM; Indian Express confirms no eSIM in its Indian test unit
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; Gadgets 360's 5.4 description conflicts with maker sheetBluetooth 5.3
NFC–Supported
USBUSB Type-C and OTG; USB 2.0 identified by Indian ExpressUSB 2.0 Type-C and OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSSGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and A-GPS

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