iQOO is set to unveil its high-performance iQOO Neo 9 series in China by the end of the year, featuring two smartphones: the Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro. While the precise launch date has not been officially confirmed by the brand, a recent leak has surfaced providing this information.

iQOO Neo 9 series launch date
iQOO Neo 9 series launch date

Weibo tipster @熊猫很禿然 has shared a leaked promotional poster of the iQOO Neo 9 series, indicating a scheduled launch on December 27. The tipster suggests that this represents a postponed release, as the smartphone was initially expected to debut earlier. Anticipated global availability for these devices is likely to occur in early 2024.

iQOO Neo 9 series: what we know so far

Images of the Neo 9 series from iQOO have been released, showcasing a dual-tone design with white and red colors. The most interesting aspect is the processors, with the vanilla model picking last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, while leaks suggest the Pro model will come with the recently launched Dimensity 9300 processor.

IQOO Neo 9 series featured

As we know, the Dimensity 9300 has closed the performance gap at the top end, as it is currently going toe-to-toe with the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip on AnTuTu benchmark rankings.

According to a recent leak, the Neo 9 Pro is expected to come with a 6.78-inch flat OLED panel, offering a 1.5K resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels. The display is set to feature a 144Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The Neo 9 Pro, powered by the Dimensity 9300, is anticipated to ship with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

It will have a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging, and the software will be OriginOS 4-based on Android 14. In the camera department, leaks suggest the Neo 9 Pro will include an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 primary camera and a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide lens. The front camera cutout is rumored to house a 16-megapixel.

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