Last month, Chinese handset maker vivo unveiled OriginOS as the latest version of its mobile operating system. A day after the announcement, the company also revealed the list of eligible devices and their update timeline. Now, the company has begun to recruit beta testers for 5 smartphones.

According to the update schedule shared by vivo, a total of 33 vivo and iQOO-branded smartphones will be updated to OriginOS in China. This roadmap only tells about when these devices will be getting beta builds and therefore, the actual stable rollout for all the eligible phones may complete later than the suggested Q2 2021 time period.

That said, out of 33, 11 devices are scheduled to enter the beta program before January 31, 2020. Hence, as promised, vivo has now opened registrations for the first five handsets and they are as follows.

• vivo X50
• vivo S7
• vivo NEX 3S
• iQOO
• iQOO Neo3

The beta recruitment for the above-mentioned phones will take place from December 1 to 10. However, though the company is providing 10 days time to register, only 200 seats are allocated for each smartphone. Lastly, the beta rollout will commence from December 15 (tentative date).

So that means the stable release for regular users may only happen in January 2021 at the earliest. And above all, this program is only limited to China and vivo is yet to officially announce OriginOS for global markets along with eligible devices and update plans.

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AnTuTu has published the list of top 10 smartphones in July in China that offer the best value for money experience in different price segments. The list mainly includes phones released in the first half of the year and some of them are phones from last year. This indicates that such phones are still popular in the Chinese market thanks to their competitive pricing. The list for July is led by the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

In the 0 to 1,499 Yuan (~$215) price range, the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s 6GB+64GB version can be leading the pack. It is followed by 6GB+64GB Honor 9X and the recently announced 4GB+64GB Redmi 9 phone. These phones are followed by Honor Play 4T Pro, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi 10X 4G, Redmi K30, Redmi Note 8, and Vivo Y5s.

Next comes the 1,500 Yuan to 1,999 Yuan (~$287) price range. The list is led by Redmi 10X 5G’s variant 6GB+64GB model, Redmi K30 5G’s 6GB+128GB model, and Honor 20 Pro’s 8GB+128GB edition. The remaining devices in the list include Redmi K30 5G, Honor X10, Huawei Nova 6SE, Xiaomi Mi Youth Edition 5G, Vivo Y70s, and OPPO A92s.

The 2,000 Yuan to 2,999 Yuan (~$431) price range is led iQOO Z1’s 6GB+128GB edition. It is followed by Redmi K30 5G’s 8GB+128GB variant and iQOO Neo3’s 6GB+128GB variant. The other phones that are present in the list include Realme X50 Pro Player Edition, Meizu 16T, Huawei Nova 6, Honor V30 5G, Redmi Note 10X Pro 5G, Huawei Nova 5 Pro, and OPPO Reno Ace.

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The 3,000 Yuan to 4,499 Yuan (~$646) price category is led by Redmi K30 Pro’s 8GB+128GB edition, iQOO 3’s 8GB+128GB variant and Black Shark 3’s 8GB+128GB model. The other phones mentioned in the list are OPPO Ace2, Meizu 17, Honor V30 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10, OnePlus 8, Meizu 17 Pro, and Huawei Mate 30.

Coming to the costliest 4,000 Yuan and above segment, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro’s 8GB+256GB variant can be seen pioneering the pack followed by OPPO Find X2’s 8GB+128GB edition and Vivo X50 Pro+’s 8GB+128GB model. The list comprises of other phones such as Vivo NEX 3S 5G, OnePlus 8 Pro, OPPO Find X2 Pro, Honor 30 Pro+, Vivo NEX 3 5G, Huawei Mate 30 and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SD865).

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Earlier today, iQOO announced a new color variant for the Neo 3, which launches today. This new color option also arrives alongside a new video insert frame technology that will also improve that smartphone’s video playback quality.

The iQOO Neo 3 is the company’s flagship handset for 2020. It features top notch specs like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 144Hz refresh rate as well. The device was launched earlier this year and its new color variant has been launched today, namely the Polar Day White edition. This version is inspired by the summer solstice or the longest day of the year, with a bright and vibrant white color being offered.

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Furthermore, the company is also rolling out a new feature for the video playback function of the iQOO Neo 3. The video insert frame technology is essentially a frame rate enhancing tool. As the name suggests, it is capable of adding frames in the video to artificially boost the captured video’s actual frame rate. Generally, videos and movies are offered at 30fps, but with the video frame insert technology, these can be bumped up to 60fps.

The iQOO Neo 3 achieves this by calculating motion vectors and vectors of the two frames before and after the pixel point. Then through its graphics algorithm, it renders two frames between in between the video’s frame to make up for the missing pictures, essentially boosting its frame rate. Thus, videos stored locally in the device can have frames inserted into them, offering a better visual experience.

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Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO has announced a brand new 5G flagship in China – the iQOO Neo3. Staying true to its essence, the new iQOO model brings 5G and top-end flagship performance at a relatively affordable price tag. The phone is powered by the new Snapdragon 865 chipset and comes with a capable 144Hz display upfront.

The iQOO Neo3 comes with a punch-hole display on the front and a rectangular camera housing at the back. Note that the single punch-hole camera is situated on the top-right corner, instead of the usual top-left corner of the display. The rest of the design is similar to other 2020 flagships.

iQOO Neo3 Specification

Inside, the iQOO Neo3 comes with the Snapdragon 865 processor clocked at 2.84GHz. This is the best Qualcomm chipset in the market right now and offers high-end graphics performance thanks to its Adreno 650 GPU. The new iQOO model also upgrades the storage standard to UFS 3.1 which promises sequential reading speeds of up to 1733MB/s and write speeds of 731 MB/s.

The display is one of the biggest highlights of the iQOO Neo3. The phone comes with a 6.57-inch FHD+ LCD panel with 98% sRGB color gamut, DCI-P3, and HDR 10. The screen features an aspect ratio of 20:9 with a screen to body ratio going over 90%. This LCD panel supports 144Hz high refresh rate, just like Nubia Play and other gaming flagships. The high refresh rate has been reportedly optimized for over 1000 apps in China.

Note that there’s no screen fingerprint sensor on the Neo3. So you get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Along with this gaming-friendly screen, the iQOO Neo3 comes with a 11-tier cooling system inside which the company claims can cool the internal temperature by up to 10 degrees. The phone also features stereo speakers and Hi-Fi sound, ensuring an immersive entertainment experience. The Neo3 is also a KPL (King Pro League) certified gaming smartphone.

The phone supports dual-mode 5G SA/NSA, NFC, and Wi-Fi6+. So you can enjoy high speeds of up to 1.2Gbps with a compatible Wi-Fi 6 router. As for the battery, the iQOO Neo3 has a pretty large 4500mAh capacity one inside with support for 44W fast charging. iQOO claims that the phone can be charged up to 50% in just minutes.

As for software, the iQOO Neo3 runs the new iQOO UI based on Android 10.

iQOO Neo3 Cameras

The iQOO Neo3 comes with a 48MP AI triple-camera setup at the back. In addition to the high-resolution 48MP primary sensor, the phone features an 8MP 112° ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro lens. iQOO reveals that the phone supports Hyper-HDR which enables it to capture good quality photos in different lighting conditions. The front 16MP punch-hole selfie shooter supports portrait mode as well.

iQOO Neo3 Pricing & Availability

The iQOO Neo3 start at 2698 yuan ($381) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, 2998 yuan ($423) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and 3398 yuan ($480) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB variant. There’s a weird 12GB RAM and 128GB combination too that retails for 3298 yuan ($466).

The pre-sale of the device is already underway in China in blue and black gradient colors and the phone will go on sale on April 29 at 10 AM.

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The iQOO Neo3 5G smartphone will go official at 2:30 PM (local time) in China today. Ahead of the launch, the entire specifications have been revealed by a well-known Chinese tipster. Also, the Chinese firm has shared a new poster of the phone to reveal its front and rear design.

iQOO Neo3 specifications

The iQOO Neo3 5G leak reveals that its dimensions are 163.72 x 75.55 x 8.93mm and it weighs 198.83. The phone is equipped with a 6.57-inch display. It is larger than the 6.44-inch punch-hole AMOLED screen that is available on the iQOO 3 5G phone that debuted in February. In comparison, the iQOO Neo3 has an IPS LCD panel with punch-hole design. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. The display of the iQOO Neo3 can support up to 144Hz refresh rate.

The Snapdragon 865 that fueled the iQOO 3 5G also powers the Neo3. The phone is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. The iQOO 3 came with a slightly smaller 4,400mAh battery with 55W rapid charging support. The Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the iQOO Neo3 5G. The Chinese firm has already revealed that the phone has UFS 3.1 storage and dual stereo speakers.

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The iQOO Neo3 5G has a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear-mounted camera setup has a 48-megapixel main lens that is coupled with an 8-megapixel lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. The quad cameras along with LED flash are housed inside a rectangle-shaped camera module. The device is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader. In comparison, the iQOO 3 has the same front camera, 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 13-megapixel+ 2-megapixel quad camera setup and an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Past reports have revealed that the iQOO Neo3 may release in China in at least two options such as 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The base model could of the Neo3 could be priced at 2,998 Yuan (~$423).

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iQOO Neo3 5G will go official tomorrow as the second Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered phone from the brand after the iQOO 3 phone that debuted in February. The Chinese firm has been teasing on its features since the past few days. Today, it confirmed the battery capacity and fast charging capabilities of the iQOO Neo3.

As it can be seen in the new poster, the iQOO Neo3 5G is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery. The poster also states that the iQOO Neo3 is equipped with Vivo’s Super FlashCharge technology. The 44W rapid charging technology will allow the 4,500mAh battery of the iQOO Neo3 to reach 50 percent capacity in just 20 minutes. The phone can be fully charged in 58 minutes.

In comparison, the iQOO 3 came with a slightly smaller battery of 4,400mAh capacity. The iQOO 3 came with 55W fast charging support that made it possible to charge the phone to 50 percent capacity in 15 minutes.

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iQOO Neo3 specifications

The iQOO Neo3 5G will come with an IPS LCD panel with punch-hole design. It will support full HD+ resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate. The phone is expected to arrive in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM versions and storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB.

The back panel of the iQOO Neo3 has a triple camera setup. The phone features a side-facing fingerprint reader. The Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the device. It is equipped with stereo speakers. The handset is expected to land in China with a starting price of 2,998 Yuan (~$423).

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The iQOO Neo 3 smartphone will be launching on April 23. Ahead of its release, the brand has been teasing its features for a few days now. As part of its marketing campaign, the company has now revealed the device to come with dual stereo speakers on Weibo.

The new teaser says the iQOO Neo 3 will feature dual linear speakers along with the HiFi Amplifier chip to offer crisp and loud sound without any distortion. The speakers will also have a huge large sound cavity equivalent to 1.05CC.

The brand claims the speakers on the phone to output more dynamic, transient, and pure sound. It advertises them to be well-suited for movies, games, and music, especially when holding the handset horizontally while consuming content.

Today, we also got to see the rear design of iQOO Neo 3, courtesy of another teaser poster shared by the brand’s president Feng Yufei. It will feature a triple camera setup possibly consisting of a 48MP primary shooter paired with un ultra-wide unit an unknown sensor.

The cameras are placed on a rectangular bump like any other smartphones these days. The teaser showcased the handset in Blue / Purple colour but it is also expected to come in Orange colour just like iQOO 3.

Other confirmed specs of the device include Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 6GB / 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 ROM, FHD+ IPS LCD panel with punch-hole and 144Hz refresh rate, 4,500 mAh battery, 44W fast charging, and 2,998 Yuan ($424) starting price.

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The iQOO Neo3 smartphone is scheduled to go official on April 23. The handset is currently up for reservations in China. Leaked screenshots and the AnTuTu listing of the phone that have surfaced in the recent days have revealed plenty of vital information of the iQOO Neo3. Today, the president of the iQOO brand Feng Yufei shared a new poster through the rear design of the Neo3 has been revealed. Also, the smartphone has received 3C certification in China.

The rear render of the iQOO Neo3 shows that its back panel could be made out of glass. There is a rectangle-shaped camera module at the top-left corner. It houses an LED flash and AI powered triple cameras. One of the lenses in the setup is an ultrawide shooter. Rumors are rife that is equipped with a 48-megapixel primary shooter.

The right edge of the device has a volume rocker which is followed by a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Apart from the black/purple color variant shown in the image, the handset is also expected to arrive in orange color.

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Coming to the 3C certification of the iQOO Neo3 5G that has a model number of V1981A, it reveals that it may ship with a charger that can support for 44W rapid charger. The 3C listing has no other information on its specifications. The handset is speculated to arrive with a 4,500mAh battery.

Past repots have revealed that the iQOO Neo3 has a full HD+ resolution supporting IPS LCD panel with punch-hole design. It supports up to 144Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform and it has UFS 3.1 storage. The phone is expected to arrive in China in at least two models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The handset is expected to rival with Redmi K30 Pro in China with an enticing starting price of 2,998 Yuan (~$423).

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The Chinese smartphone brand iQOO will be launching its Neo 3 smartphone on April 23. The firm has even teased some of the key specs of the device ahead of its release. A couple of days back, the starting price of this handset was also leaked via an advertisement. And now, the official Weibo account of AnTuTu Benchmark reveals the score of the handset.

Unsurprisingly, the forthcoming iQOO Neo 3 with model number V1981A scores a total score of 608801 points as it is powered by the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. When we break down the total score, we get to see that the Neo 3 scores 182986 points for CPU, 223339 points for GPU, 104916 points for MEM (memory), and 97560 points for UX respectively.

AnTuTu says that the upcoming iQOO Neo 3 has officially become one of the top smartphones in UX ranking, thanks to its 144Hz refresh rate display. Because higher refresh rate displays play a key role in achieving higher points in the benchmark app’s current testing algorithm.

Anyway, the type of panel used on the Neo 3 is still unknown. But going by its starting price of 2998 Yuan ($425), it will certainly feature an LCD panel compared to 144Hz AMOLED display on the Nubia Red Magic 5G.

As for other specs, the device will Android 10 and is expected to pack a 4,500 mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging as per a leak from last week.

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iQOO is all set to launch its next smartphone called Neo 3 in China on April 23. Ahead of the official release, the brand revealed some of the key specifications of the device on Weibo yesterday. Now, we even know the pricing of the handset, thanks to an advertisement on the web.

The smartphones released by iQOO so far have been priced aggressively to undercut competitors. The same could be the case for its forthcoming new device. 

According to an advertisement banner, the iQOO Neo 3 will start from 2998 Yuan, which roughly translates to $425. If this happens to be true, then the Neo 3 will be the cheapest smartphone with a 144Hz refresh rate display and that is something to brag. Because, as of now, only the Nubia Red Magic 5G sports a similar panel, however that phone starts at 3799 Yuan ($538).

According to a teaser posted by iQOO yesterday, the Neo 3 smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with UFS 3.1 storage for faster read-write speeds. In addition to that, the handset is confirmed to sport a 144Hz refresh rate display, making it the first device from the company to feature high refresh rate panel as the prior models came with standard 60Hz panels.

Other than the above-mentioned confirmed specs, we can expect the device to run Android 10 and might feature a 4,500 mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging as per a leak from a few days back.

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iQOO is now gearing up to launch the iQOO Neo3 5G smartphone. The handset is scheduled to go official on April 23. Today, the company took to Weibo to reveal some of the major highlights of the phone. While it was being said that the iQOO Neo3 will be arriving with a 120Hz refresh rate supporting screen, the Chinese firm today revealed that is equipped with a 144Hz refresh rate display.

The Red Magic 5G phone from Nubia that had gone official in March is the world’s first smartphone to flaunt a 144Hz display. All the iQOO phones that launched in the past had 60Hz refresh rate screens. However, the iQOO Neo3 5G will be the company’s first phone to support higher refresh rates.

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The iQOO Neo3 is rumored to be equipped with an LCD panel that has a punch-hole for the front camera. The exact resolution of the phone’s screen is not known yet. It is likely to carry support for full HD+ resolution. There is no LCD display phone available in the market with in-screen fingerprint technology yet. Hence, the iQOO Neo3 could be coming with a side-mounted or a rear-facing fingerprint reader.

The poster released by the company confirms that the iQOO Neo3 is driven by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The phone is also equipped with UFS 3.1 storage. Since the phone is scheduled to go official on April 23v, it appears that the company will continue to reveal some of its key feature before launch.

Past reports have revealed that the iQOO Neo3’s base model will have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The FunTouch OS 10 based Android 10 will come preinstalled on the device. It is expected to arrive with a 48-megapixel quad camera setup. It may house a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

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Last month, iQOO had revealed the existence of the iQOO Neo3 smartphone. Since then, the rumor mill revealed plenty of information on the specs of the Neo3 phone. Some of the tech bloggers were reportedly invited to a game which revealed the April 23 launch date for the iQOO Neo3. iQOO is yet to share this unveil date through its Weibo account.

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iQOO Neo3 Specification and Price (Rumored)

Recent reports have revealed the iQOO Neo3 will be arriving with an IPS LCD panel with punch-hole design. It is expected to break cover as the first iQOO phone that carries support for up to 120Hz refresh rate. A leaked screenshot that surfaced earlier this week revealed that the phone will let users to choose from 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rate options.

The iQOO 3 5G that went official in February was fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The SoC processor will be powering the iQOO Neo3 which suggests that it will also arrive with 5G capabilities. The SoC will be coupled with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The FunTouch OS 10 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the iQOO Neo3 smartphone. The handset is expected to arrive with 48-megapixel quad rear cameras.

Some of the other rumored specs of the iQOO Neo3 include support for Wi-Fi 6, 4,500mAh battery and 44W fast charging. The other details of the phone are currently under the wraps.

A Chinese tipster had revealed that the iQOO Neo3 could be competing with the Redmi K30 Pro in the home market. With a pricing of 2,999 Yuan (~$426), the K30 Pro is selling as the most affordable SD865 phone. Hence, it is speculated that the iQOO Neo3 may sell in China with a similar price tag.

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The iQOO 3 5G phone debuted in February as the first 5G-ready iQOO phone. The handset was powered by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. Rumors have it that the upcoming iQOO Neo3 will be the second Snapdragon 865 SoC driven phone from the company. Unlike the iQOO 3, the Neo3 is expected to support higher refresh rates. iQOO’s General Manager has released a Weibo post that talks about an upcoming product. It seems to be another iQOO Neo3 teaser from the company after the one that was released last month.

The iQOO executive said that the company has adopted a new concept of “3 + 2 flagship supreme package.” Reliable tipster Ice Universe shared a possible explanation on what “3 + 2” referring to. Based on the available leaked details of the Neo3, the said that “3” relates to features like Snapdragon 865, 120Hz high refresh rate display and UFS 3.1 storage and “2” could refer to 4,500mAh and 44W fast charging.

The new leak also reveals that the iQOO Neo3 will be equipped with Wi-Fi 6. Leaked screengrabs that were reportedly taken from the same phone revealed that it could be coming with a punch-hole display. It won’t be an AMOLED, but an IPS LCD panel. Probably, it could be coming with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, but there is no evidence available to support this claim. The handset is said to be equipped with a 48-megapixel quad camera system on it back. Also, the phone will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

The Redmi K30 Pro was recently introduced in China with a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$426). It is currently available as the cheapest Snapdragon 865 powered phone in China. It is speculated that the iQOO Neo3 will be rivaling with Redmi K30 Pro. Hence, there is a possibility that iQOO Neo3 could be coming with a staring cost of 3,000 Yuan.

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In February, iQOO announced the iQOO 3 5G smartphone in markets like China and India. A recent report had revealed that the Chinese firm is working on a new phone called iQOO Neo3. Its first leak that came from a reliable tipster form China had revealed that the handset could be arriving with an LCD panel that supports a refresh rate of 120Hz. The same tipster has released two screenshots taken from the unannounced iQOO Neo3 phone. The images have not only confirmed the support for 120Hz refresh rate but also, they revealed some of its key specs.

As it can be seen in the images, the iQOO Neo3 will provide users with three refresh rate choices of 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz. The iQOO 3 5G that debuted recently is a very good smartphone. However, the one thing that it lacks is support for higher refresh rates since it features a 60Hz refresh rate supporting AMOLED panel. The iQOO Neo3 is said to be equipped with an IPS LCD panel.

Running the iQOO Neo3 in 120Hz mode will consume a lot of battery. Hopefully, the phone will be equipped with a beefy battery like the other iQOO phones. The screengrabs suggest that the LCD screen will have a punch-hole positioned at the upper-right corner.

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The second screenshot reveals that the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered phone has a model number of V1981. The handset is equipped with 6 GB of RAM and it has a built-in storage of 128 GB. The Chinese firm is likely to sell the device in multiple combinations of RAM and storage.

The Android 10 OS flavored with the latest FunTouch OS 10 UI will come preloaded on the iQOO Neo3. The Chinese tipster had previously revealed that the phone is equipped with a 48-megapixel main lens on its rear side. There is no information on the launch date and pricing of the iQOO Neo3.

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The iQOO Neo 3 is an upcoming flagship phone that is expected to take on the Redmi K30 Pro. The latter is currently the most affordable Snapdragon 865 phone you can purchase but iQOO wants to challenge it for the crown with its Neo 3 which is expected later this month. Ahead of the launch of the phone, some of its key specs have leaked.

According to Digital Chat Station, a popular Chinese blogger and leaker, the iQOO Neo 3 will have a 6.6-inch FHD+ display. However, unlike its predecessors which have an AMOLED display, the iQOO Neo 3 will come with an LCD panel. He adds that the panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and has a punch hole.

The Redmi K30 Pro, in order to keep its low price tag, has a 60Hz AMOLED display. However, a high-refresh-rate is a feature that more buyers want in their phones, which explains why iQOO is going with a 120Hz panel. However, with it being an LCD panel they can keep the cost of production low.

Another key info revealed is the camera specs. The leaker revealed the phone will have a 48MP camera. This is definitely the primary rear camera, although we do not know if it is the same sensor as the one used in the iQOO 3 5G.

The iQOO Neo 3 will have a Snapdragon 865 processor which means it should have a 5G modem paired with it. Nevertheless, we won’t be surprised if there is a 4G version just as the iQOO 3 has a 4G version. This 4G version should even have a cheaper price tag.

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Following the launch of the Redmi K30 Pro, iQOO posted on its Weibo page a teaser for the launch of the iQOO Neo 3.

The post reveals the iQOO Neo 3 will have a Snapdragon 865 processor and a  display with a high-refresh-rate. The launch date isn’t mentioned but it likely isn’t far off.

iQOO has launched three Neo phones since the sub-brand came into existence. The first is the iQOO Neo that is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. It was then followed by the iQOO Neo 855 which had Qualcomm’s 2019 flagship processor inside. A few months later, the iQOO Neo 855 Racing with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset was announced.

The USP of all these phones is the low price tag combined with impressive specs that give them the flagship killer tag. The iQOO Neo 855 Racing for example not only had Qualcomm’s top processor for 2019 but also packed a Super AMOLED display, an in-display fingerprint scanner, 8GB RAM, 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage and a 4500mAh battery capacity with 33W fast charging all for ¥2598 (~$368).

We have no doubt that iQOO plans to take on the Redmi K30 Pro with its upcoming phone and we can’t wait to compare both phones against each other. With iQOO now in India, we expect the iQOO Neo 3 will make its way to the country.

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