AnTuTu has released the list of best performance phones for three categories, such as flagship, sub-flagship, and midrange, for the month of April. The top 10 smartphones in the flagship category are dominated by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The sub-flagship list is mainly populated with phones powered by the Dimensity 8100 and Snapdragon 870 chipsets. The mid-range category is led by the Snapdragon 778G series chips.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance flagship phones for April

The Black Shark 5 Pro, which is equipped with SD8G1 and SSD + UFS 3.1 storage solution, ranks first in this category with a 1,062,747 score. It is followed by Red Magic 7 Pro and the Lenovo Legion Y90. Both phones have scored 1,032,494 and 1,023,934, respectively.

The Dimensity 9000 powered Vivo X80 is placed fourth. The list includes other SD8G1 powered phones such as iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, Vivo X Note, iQOO Neo6, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Realme GT2 Pro.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance sub-flagship phones for April3

The Redmi K50 and Realme GT Neo3 smartphones that have the Dimensity 8100 SoC onboard are ranked first and second in AnTuTu’s sub-flagship performance list for April. Both phones have scored 814,032 and 811,881, respectively. The Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo5 occupies the third spot with a 732,559 score. It is followed by other SD870 phones such as Realme GT Neo2, Realme GT Master Explorer Edition, iQOO Neo5 SE, OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G, iQOO Neo5, and OPPO Find X3. The Realme GT Neo2T with Dimensity 1200 AI is placed tenth in the list.

AnTuTu’s list of best performance midrange phones for April

The iQOO Z5 with Snapdragon 778G leads this list with a 572,188 score. It is followed by two Snapdragon 778G Plus powered phones such as the Xiaomi CIVI 1S and Honor 60 Pro with 555,714 and 547,886 scores. The OPPO Reno7 5G with Dimensity 900 is placed fourth. It scored 543,229. The list includes other SD778G phones such as Realme Q3s, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G, Honor 60, Honor 50 Pro, Honor 50, and Huawei Nova 9.

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Back in March, iQOO announced the iQOO Neo5 in China, which was later rebranded as the iQOO 7 in India. The topmost variant of the Neo5 offered 256 GB of storage. The Chinese manufacturer has now confirmed the arrival of a new 512 GB variant for Neo5 in the home market. The company has announced ahead of the upcoming Double Eleven (Nov. 11) shopping festival in China.

The 512 GB variant of the Neo5 has 12 GB of RAM. It is listed in Night Shadow Black and Cloud Shadow Blue color variants at iQOO China’s website. The new variant will go on sale from Nov. 1 with a price tag of 3,399 Yuan (~$531). On JD.com, this model will be available for as low as 3,099 Yuan (~$484) after discounts.

iQOO Neo5 specifications

The iQOO Neo5 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO, which is based on Android 11. The Snapdragon 870 is present under the hood of the device.

The Neo5 ships with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage in China. It is backed by a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging.

The handset features a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. Placed on the back is a 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For security, it features an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Chinese smartphone maker iQOO has scheduled to launch the iQOO 7 series in India on April 26. Ahead of the official announcement, the brand has been teasing the specs of these phones. A new promotional image on Amazon India now reveals something that was not known earlier.

The sub-brand of vivo has confirmed that the upcoming iQOO 7 series for India will be priced under ₹40,000. Hence, these smartphones were thought to be the most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 devices in the country.

But now, we have learned that the standard iQOO 7 will not be the same handset that is sold in China. According to a teaser image on Amazon India, the iQOO 7 for India will be a rebranded iQOO Neo5. This makes sense why the Neo5 was certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).

Hence, the iQOO 7 series for India will not only include the cheapest Snapdragon 888 phone but also the cheapest Snapdragon 870 handset as well. The duo will be competing against the likes of the OnePlus 9R, vivo X60, and the upcoming Mi 11X series in the country.

Anyway, we cannot tell for sure if the iQOO 7 Indian variant will have the exact same specs as the original iQOO Neo5 sold in China. Because the iQOO 7 Legend BMW M Motorsport Edition for India has been confirmed to support only 66W fast charging instead of 120W like the original model.

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iQOO India’s chief Gagan Arora recently revealed that apart from launching the iQOO 7 Legend, the company plans to launch multiple phones this year at different segments. Popular tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that a Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO phone is in the works for India. At the same time, the iQOO U1x smartphone which was announced back in October 2020 in China has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Last month, iQOO announced the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform powered iQOO Neo5 in China. The tipster did not share any other information on the iQOO phone with SD870 that has been planned for India. Since the BIS authority has already certified the Neo5, this phone is likely to debut soon in the country. The Indian variant of the phone has also appeared at the Google Play Console. Hence, there is a possibility that the iQOO Neo5 may get rebranded as an iQOO 7 series smartphone.

The iQOO Neo5 sports a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is loaded with Android 11 OS and iQOO UI. The SD888 powered phone ships with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is packed with a 4,400mAH battery that supports 66W fast charging. The Neo5 has a 16-megapixel front camera and a triple camera system featuring a 48-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The BIS appearance of the iQOO U1x has no information on its specifications. The handset is mentioned with its V2065 model number in the listing.

iQOO U1x receives the Indian BIS certification.#iQOO #iQOOU3x pic.twitter.com/EFcYBO2LQq

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) April 8, 2021

It is expected to arrive with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution, an 8-megapixel front camera, a 13-megapiel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, Snapdragon 662 chipset, up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

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• iQOO U3x 5G with 90Hz display, Snapdragon 480, 5,000mAh battery launched for 1,199 Yuan (~$184)

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At the end of March, an iQOO phone with model number I2012 was spotted at the Google Play Console. This handset is believed to be the Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo5 smartphone. Now the same handset has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India. The certification suggests that the iQOO Neo5 may go official alongside the iQOO 7 Legend smartphone later this month in India.

iQOO Neo 5 finishes the inclusion process on the Indian BIS certification, Indian launch imminent.#iQOO #iQOONeo5 pic.twitter.com/cUMA2FNGTc

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) April 6, 2021

The BIS certification has no information on the specs of the iQOO Neo5. Its Google Play Console listing had revealed that it is equipped with a punch-hole display that offers Full HD+ resolution, Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

As far as other specs are concerned, the iQOO Neo5 has a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, and a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. It features a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with an in-screen fingerprint reader. Earlier this year, an iQOO phone with an I2011 model number was spotted at BIS. This model could be a variant of the Neo5.

iQOO India Director, Gagan Arora said in an interview with Technical Guruji that the company will be launching the iQOO 7 series of smartphones in India by the end of this month. The series will include the iQOO 7 Legend, which is a BMW Motorsport-inspired version of the iQOO 7, and another device. Probably, the iQOO Neo5 may get rebadged as the other iQOO 7 series phone in India.

Arora added that the company aims to launch several iQOO phones in India this year in different price segments. To recollect, the company only launched two phones such as iQOO 3 4G and iQOO 3 5G last year in India. He revealed that iQOO smartphones will be made in India at Vivo’s manufacturing facility. He further said that customers of iQOO phones will be able to get support at select service centers of Vivo.

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In February, a Vivo phone with model number I2012 was spotted with Snapdragon 870 was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. At that time, it was speculated that it could be the Indian version of the iQOO Neo5. The same model has now appeared in the Google Supported Devices list and at the Google Play Console. These listings suggest that the iQOO Neo5 may soon launch in India.

The I2012 smartphone can be seen with specs like a Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS at the Google Play Console. The listing also states that it supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 480ppi pixel density. The image of the phone that can be found in the listing shows that it has a top-centered selfie camera cutout.

Vivo I2012 (likely the iQOO Neo 5) appears on the Google Supported Devices list and the Google Play Console listing with an SD870 processor, launch imminent.#iQOO #iQOONeo5 pic.twitter.com/Qq276SZqBT

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 30, 2021

It is speculated that a Vivo phone with an I2011 model number, which was certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) earlier this month could be a variant of the iQOO Neo5. The other phone that is expected to land in India soon is the Snapdragon 888 powered iQOO 7. It was reportedly spotted with the I2009 model number at BIS and Geekbench in the recent past. The handset is yet to appear at the Google Play Console.

iQOO Neo5 specifications

The iQOO Neo5 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on Android 11 OS and OriginOS for iQOO. The Neo5 has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear camera system consists of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX589 lens with OIS, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Neo5 has a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. The SD870 powered comes with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For security, it is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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If you missed out on the tech news from last year and want to get yourself up to speed, then you are at the right place. Here are the top stories from last week:

Samsung’s new Galaxy A phones have high refresh rates and are waterproof

Samsung announced the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 4G phones last week. The former comes in both 4G and 5G variants. You get a Snapdragon 720G processor and a 90Hz display for the 4G version while the Galaxy A52 5G gets a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset and a 120Hz display. Both have 64MP quad rear cameras, an IP67 rating, and run Android 11.

The Galaxy A72 4G also has a 90Hz refresh rate but comes with a Snapdragon 720G processor, 64MP quad rear cameras, and a 5000mAh battery capacity. All three phones are already on sale in Europe.

No new Galaxy Note this year

The CEO of Samsung Mobile has announced that there will be no new Galaxy Note phone(s) this year. Several unconfirmed reports had revealed that Samsung was killing the series but it turns out that is not the case. If you want the latest Samsung phone with a stylus, then the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the device you want.

iQOO Neo 5 – Another Snapdragon 870 phone

The Snapdragon 870 is the chipset of choice for manufacturers that plan to announce a flagship killer smartphone. We already have phones such as the Motorola Edge S, the Xiaomi Mi 10S, and the Redmi K40, and now they have been joined by the iQOO Neo 5.

Aside from the Snapdragon 870 5G, it also has a 120Hz AMOLED screen, 66W fast charging, and a starting price under $400.

Sony shows off new PlayStation VR controllers while Microsoft says VR for Xbox is not in its plans

Sony already revealed it is making a new VR system for the PlayStation 5. While it won’t launch this year, the manufacturer gave us an early look at the controllers that will come with the system.

The new controllers which are shaped like orbs will have the DualSense controller’s Adaptive Triggers feature, and also haptic feedback, and finger touch detection.

In related news, Microsoft announced it won’t be making VR hardware for the new Xbox consoles. The info was released after a bug had shown up on an Xbox Series X that asked a user to update their VR headset after connecting the new Xbox Wireless Headset. Microsoft had to clear the air after several speculations that a VR headset is in development gained traction.

Motorola has another 108MP camera phone in development, this time it’s a Moto G 

The Motorola Edge Plus is one of the 108MP flagships you can get your hands on but if you don’t want a flagship, then you will have to wait for the Moto G60. If a recent leak is to be believed, this phone will have a 108MP main camera in addition to a 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 732G processor, and a massive 6000mAh battery.

Honor wants to give us a double dose of Magic

It has been reported that Honor will be launching two new Honor Magic phones this year. According to a leak, there will be the Honor Magic 3 which will have a Snapdragon 888 processor powering it. The other model will launch as the Magic X, and it may be the rumored foldable phone we have been hearing about.

ZTE drops MiFavor in favor of MyOS

ZTE will be announcing a new Android user interface for its smartphones on March 30. After years of using MiFavor, the manufacturer has announced that its new Android skin, MyOS, will be unveiled on March 30 alongside its new smartphone, the ZTE S30 Pro.

Those are the top stories from last week. If you want to know the big announcements happening this week, our latest post of the Next Week in Tech series should help you plan your calendar.

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Recent reports have claimed that iQOO is gearing up to launch new iQOO phones in India. One of them seems to be the iQOO 7 flagship phone that debuted in China in January. A screenshot shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav reveals the alleged iQOO 7 and iQOO Neo5 smartphones have received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

iQOO 7 will launch in April in India got BIS certification.
Model No: I2009
One More device will launch in India having model no I2011 (iQOO Neo5 expected)@gagan_arora1 Can't Confirm but I can https://t.co/CjATsxS9d9 pic.twitter.com/58Wvr48DSh

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) March 18, 2021

The BIS screenshot shared by the tipster shows that I2009 and I2011 are the model numbers of the upcoming iQOO smartphones for India. The I2009 was previously spotted with Snapdragon 888, mobile platform, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS at Geekbench in February. It is speculated that this model may break cover in India as the iQOO 7.

The iQOO I2011 model number has been spotted for the first time. A similar model number I2012 with specs like Snapdragon 870, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS was spotted at Geekbench last month. At that time, it was speculated that this device could be the Indian variant of the iQOO Neo5.

The I1927 and I1928 model numbers belong to the 4G and 5G variants of last year’s iQOO 3. Hence, there is a possibility that I2012, as well as I2011 model numbers, could be associated with the Neo5. With BIS certifications in tow, it appears that iQOO will soon announce new iQOO phones in India.

In related news, iQOO is reportedly planning to launch a mid-range Z-series phone and an entry-level U-series smartphone in China. These devices are likely to debut as iQOO Z3 and iQOO U3x by the end of this month. The Z3 may feature a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 768G, and 48-megapixel triple cameras, whereas the iQOO U3x could be a rebadged version of the Snapdragon 480 powered Vivo Y31s 5G.

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With MWC Barcelona now happening in the middle of the year, manufacturers have had to resort to individual events for the unveiling of their phones. The first two weeks of March have been packed full of announcements and it continues into the third week. Here are the important events scheduled for the third week:

iQOO Neo5

iQOO already blew us away with the launch of the iQOO 7, a phone that packs some impressive features including support for 120W fast charging. For those who want a toned-down version, the iQOO Neo5 scheduled for a March 16 launch should interest you. Reports say it will have a display with a 120Hz refresh rate and it will come with a Snapdragon 870 processor.

Redmi TV heads to India

It has been a few years since Redmi began making its own branded smart TVs, however, they have been exclusive to China. Come Wednesday, the 17th, Redmi will announce its first smart TV for the Indian market.

#Redmi's FIRST SMART TV is launching on 17.03.21! Every home in India will now enjoy entertainment King size!

Brace yourselves for greater things with the #XLExperience.

Get notified: https://t.co/MX0iuKJoYz pic.twitter.com/V0Cev878qQ

— Redmi India – #RedmiNote10 Series (@RedmiIndia) March 9, 2021

The TV was first teased at the end of the Redmi Note 10 series launch event. A promotional page created for the event hints at the TV having a pretty large screen. It will also have content tailored for an Indian audience, an impressive speaker, gaming features, and will be able to serve as a hub for supported IoT devices.

Micromax In 1

Indian smartphone manufacturer, Micromax, marked its return to the smartphone business last November with the launch of the IN Note 1 and IN 1B. On March 19, it plans to add another model that will launch as the Micromax In 1. A leaked spec sheet has revealed that the phone will have an Helio G80 processor and a 5000mAh battery capacity.

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iQOO launched a couple of smartphones last year in China, but the iQOO 3 was the only handset that was made available in India. Recent reports have claimed that the company is planning to expand its product portfolio this year in India. XDA Developers’ Tushar Mehta had tweeted in February that the company could launch two or more devices including the iQOO 7 in India in the coming months starting from March. Yesterday, iQOO Indian Director Gagan Arora released a cryptic tweet. Probably, he could be teasing the arrival of the new iQOO phone(s) in India.

Answer is √7. Collegeku vangunae calculator ippo thaan use agudhu pic.twitter.com/cwihPbmdkP

— தமிழன் டெக்கினிக்கல் (Tamilan Techinical) (@TTechinical) March 12, 2021

iQOO will be announcing the iQOO Neo5 smartphone in China on March 16. Interestingly, its Indian variant appeared at Geekbench recently with the I2012 model number. Last month, the iQOO 7’s Indian variant with the I2009 model number was spotted at Geekbench. Hence, it appears that the company be launching to launch both phones in India soon. It is unclear which of these devices will be breaking cover in India first.

iQOO 7 specifications

The iQOO 7 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 888 powers the device with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Its 4,000mAh battery supports 120W fast charging. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (portrait) triple camera system.

iQOO Neo5 specifications (Rumored)

The iQOO Neo5 is speculated to arrive with a 6.62-inch AMOLED E3 display that will offer users an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and an independent display chip for a realistic viewing experience. The Snapdragon 870 chipset will power the device with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support.

The iQOO Neo5 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It may sport a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. It boots to OriginOS based Android 11 OS.

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On March 16, iQOO will take off curtains from the iQOO Neo5 smartphone. Today, iQOO shared the high-resolution renders of the iQOO Neo5 to showcase its appearance.

The blue-black gradient variant of the iQOO Neo5 smartphone can be seen in the new renders. The handset sports a small-sized punch-hole on it is screen. Rumors are rife that the device has a 6.62-inch S-AMOLED E3 screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor and an independent display chip, which promises natural color reproduction.

The volume controller and a power key are available on the right edge of the iQOO Neo5. Its top edge appears to be barren, and it does not appear to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. A SIM card tray, a USB-C port, and an external speaker can be found on the backside of the Neo5.

The backside of the phone features a vertical camera module that consists of an OIS-assisted Sony IMX589 main camera, a 120-degree 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens with a 2.5cm focal length. For shooting selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.

The iQOO Neo5 has a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging. The Snapdragon 870 will fuel the smartphone with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The highest variant of the smartphone may offer users 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. It will come loaded with OriginOS based Android 11 OS. Rumors are rife that the Chinese brand will launch iQOO phones such as the iQOO Z3 and iQOO U3x by the end of this month.

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Ahead of the March 16 launch date of the iQOO Neo5, iQOO is gradually confirming some of its key features. Today, the company took to its Weibo account to confirm its battery capacity and rapid charging capabilities.

The poster reveals that the iQOO Neo5 has a pair of 2,200mAh batteries that offer a total capacity of 4,400mAh battery. The phone will carry support for 66W FlashCharge technology. A previous leak revealed that the charger will be included in the retail box of the device.

The company claims that the 66W rapid charging tech can fully charge the Neo5’s battery in 30 minutes. And it takes only 10 minutes to reach the smartphone to gain 50 percent battery juice. The 66W charger is compatible with the USB-PD 45W charging protocol that can be used for rapid charging other products like laptops.

The bottom view of the iQOO Neo5 reveals that it has a SIM card slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a loudspeaker grille. It also shows that the phone is equipped with a flat screen.

Rumors have claimed the smartphone possesses a 6.61-inch AMOLED display with a hole punch placed at the top-center position. The screen is expected to support Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The company confirmed yesterday that its display has an independent chip to ensure smoother performance with low power consumption.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset will fuel the iQOO Neo5 and it may come in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants. It could be available in UFS 3.1 storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB. For selfies, it may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear-mounted camera module may feature a 48-megapixel Sony IMX589 lens with OIS support, a 13-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. The smartphone is also expected to release in India in the near future.

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A new iQOO labeled as “iQOO I2012” has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The identity of this phone is not known yet. The presence of the letter “I” in its label suggests that it could be an Indian variant of the mysterious iQOO phone. Since it is powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, it seems that it could be the upcoming iQOO Neo5 smartphone.

The iQOO 3 smartphone which debuted in February last year is the only iQOO that has ever launched in India. The model number of the device is I1928. This suggests that the newly spotted iQOO I2012 could be an Indian variant of a new iQOO phone.

Finally iQOO India is Alive

Vivo I2012 model no spotted on geekbench which clearly belongs to iQOO India series.
-Snapdragon 870 (May be iQOO Neo 5)
-Android 11
-8GB Ramhttps://t.co/7oWCLrhIpshttps://t.co/DV2PU9PBvG pic.twitter.com/j88xnSECwC

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 22, 2021

The iQOO I2012 smartphone has appeared multiple times on the Geekbench 5 benchmarking platform. One of the listings shows that it has scored 951 in the single-core and 3339 in the multi-core test. All the listing shows that the phone is powered by a Qualcomm chip that is mentioned as ‘kona.’ The source code mentions that the chip clocks at 3.19GHz, which is a clear hint that it is powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

All the listings show that the device has 8 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 11 OS. This device could be the Snapdragon 870 SoC-powered iQOO Neo5 that is expected to launch in China in March.

Recent reports have revealed that iQOO is gearing to launch around two or three phones in India. It is speculated that one of them is a Snapdragon 888 SoC-powered iQOO 7 flagship. Now that the alleged Indian variant of the iQOO Neo5 has been spotted at Geekbench, it may go official soon in the country. So far, reports have revealed that Neo5 will be arriving in China with specs like a 120Hz AMOLED display with punch-hole design, SD870 chip,  8 GB of RAM, 128 GB storage, a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support, a triple camera system featuring a Sony IMX598 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel lens.

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iQOO is prepping up to launch a new Smartphone termed Neo5 soon. Leaks regarding the device have been doing the rounds on social media for a while now. Adding to this, a Weibo user has now shared what could be its retail box along with the 66W Flash charger.

Digital Chat Station(@数码闲聊站) on Weibo has shared a retail box image of the upcoming iQOO Smartphone. The box is in Black and Yellow accents that iQOO has been using for its brand. On the side, we can see the ‘iQOO Neo5‘ moniker as well.

We can also spot the device inside but its display type is barely visible. However, there is a single Selfie camera at the center resembling the earlier leaks. Apart from this, the image also shows a 66W FlashCharger from Vivo.

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It can boost up the device’s battery with a 20V DC @ 3.3A capability. The tipster also mentions that this charger would charge the device’s entire battery in about 30 minutes. This isn’t confirmed yet so let’s wait for official teasers.

Speaking of which, the iQOO Neo5 is rumored to feature a 4,400mAb battery. The device will likely feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Considering iQOO generally makes a lot of gaming-centric devices, the Neo5 could also get the in-game vibrations, stereo speakers, and an aluminum alloy frame.

Other Expected Specs of the device include a Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB storage variants, Triple-cameras with Sony IMX598 48MP, 13MP, and 2MP lenses.

The iQOO Neo5 is expected to launch next month i.e., mid-March, and begin at 2,998 Yuan (~$462).

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Today, a Chinese tipster shared the key specifications of an upcoming Snapdragon 870 SoC-powered handset from Vivo. It seems that the tipster could be talking about the iQOO Neo5 which is expected to debut by mid-March.

According to the tipster, a forthcoming Snapdragon 870 driven phone from Vivo features an OLED panel that produces a refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen features a top-centered selfie camera cutout on the display. A 4,400mAh battery backs the device, and it supports around 65W fast charging. The rapid charging capabilities of the phone are said to be almost the same as the OPPO Reno5 Pro+ handset.

He added that Vivo has several models featuring the Sony IMX598 lens. The mysterious Vivo phone that he is talking about has an OIS-assisted IMX598 sensor.

The specs shared by the tipster seem to match the details of the iQOO Neo5 that was recently revealed by another leakster. Shown above is the alleged leaked shot of the smartphone.

Interestingly, two Snapdragon 870 powered handsets by Vivo have appeared in recent reports. The V2045A smartphone was spotted last month at Geekbench with a Snapdragon 870 chip, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The device also received approval from the Bluetooth SIG authority, which revealed support for Bluetooth 5.1.

The V2055A was spotted at the Google Play Console earlier this month. The listing revealed support for Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, Snapdragon 870 chipset, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Its image at the Google Play Console revealed that it has a selfie camera placed at the top-center position. Either the V2045A or V2055A is likely to end up as the iQOO Neo5. The identity of the other SD870 phone from Vivo is not known yet.

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Last month, iQOO announced the Snapdragon 888 SoC powered iQOO 7 smartphone in China. It is speculated that the Chinese brand could be working on a new featuring the recently unveiled Snapdragon 870 SoC. New leaks have revealed that the SD870 powered device will be debuting in the market as the iQOO Neo5. A real-life image of the alleged of the Neo5 surfaced on Weibo (via) recently to reveal its design and key specifications.

The leakster shared an image of the engineering prototype of a Vivo phone powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC. He believes that this handset could be the Neo5. The image reveals that it has a punch-hole screen, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and Android 11 OS.

Another tipster claimed that the iQOO Neo5 has an S-AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. He further mentioned that the device has a plastic frame, and it will come with 88W fast charging. The handset is speculated to debut by mid-March in China.

So far, recent reports have revealed two Vivo phones that could be featuring the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. The first one is the V2045A phone which was spotted at Geekbench and Bluetooth SIG in January. The other one is the Vivo V2055A phone that was recently spotted at the Google Play Console.

Apart from the presence of the SD870 chip, the Google Play Console listing revealed that the V2055A phone features a 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ display, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The image of the phone that was found in the listing revealed that it features a punch-hole screen.

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Yesterday, Vivo V2068A appeared on China’s TENAA revealing key specs and images. Today, another Vivo device has hit Google Play Console and rumors suggest that it might debut as iQOO Neo5 in China.

A Vivo Smartphone with model number V2055A appears on Google Play Console listing(via MySmartPrice). It also has an image but may not be an accurate render of a final product. As for specs, the listing shows that the device will have a display measuring 2400×1080 pixel resolution.

For performance, it lists a Qualcomm SM8250-AC as SoC which is nothing but the Snapdragon 870 5G chipset. The attached GPU is Adreno 650 which is a no-brainer.

Other specs like a possible 12GB RAM variant, running Android 11 also appear on the listing. While there isn’t much info apart from the above, a tipster on Weibo has parallelly hinted that this could be the upcoming iQOO Neo5 smartphone.

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According to him, iQOO will launch a device with Snapdragon 870 as the iQOO Neo5 in mid-March. Going by the name, it should succeed the iQOO Neo3 that launched back in April 2020. He also says that the iQOO Neo5 will have a plastic mid-frame and an AMOLED panel with a 2400x1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

Although it’s a downgrade in resolution compared to the predecessor(144Hz), the swapping of AMOLED for LCD is a great plus. He also mentions other specs like 88W charging, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, and a starting price of 3298 yuan($510). If you recall, the iQOO Neo3 started at $381 so keep that in mind.

Either way, the information on Google Play Console listing seems to somewhat match with the tipster’s info but we cannot guarantee that this will be the iQOO Neo5. Hence, take this info with a pinch of salt and stay tuned to our channels to know more about it in the coming days.

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