iQOO Neo 8 Pro official with flagship Dimensity 9200 +, 120W fast charging
Aarohan Niraula
May 24, 2023
Just a few months after the global release of the iQOO Neo 7, its successors are already available for pre-order in China. iQOO Neo 8 and Neo 8 Pro feature flagship chips, impressive charging speeds, and AMOLED screens. Let’s talk in detail about the design, specifications, price in Nepal, and availability of the iQOO Neo 8 Pro in this article.
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro features a large 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen. The 1.5K (2800 x 1260) display has an aspect ratio of 20:9 alongside a touch sampling rate of 300 Hz. The phone is available in 3 color options that include Night Rock, Surf, and Match Point (Red). The first two have glass on the front and back with a plastic mid-frame, whereas the Match Point variant has a special textured leather back. The phone weighs under 200 grams regardless of which variant you choose.
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset alongside Vivo’s proprietary V1+ processor. The Dimensity 9200+ is an Octa-Core processor fabbed under a 4nm process. The V1+ is there to help with photo processing and AI-related tasks. The phone features an Immortalis G715 GPU.
Complementing the processor, you get 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM alongside 256/512 GB of super-fast UFS 4 storage.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro has a massive 5000mAh battery to fuel its processor and display. It is a 2-cell setup with 2440mAh cells to allow faster refueling. It supports 120 W ultra-fast charging via USB-C, which can juice the phone from 0 to 50% in under 10 minutes.
The device has 5G support along with the latest Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6. There's an in-display optical fingerprint sensor as well. iQOO Neo 8 Pro also has NFC and GPS with a bunch of other sensors. These include a gyroscope, proximity, light, gravity, infrared, digital compass, and more.
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro has 2 cameras on the back with an LED flash as well. The primary camera is a 50MP Sony IMX866V lens, whereas the other one is an 8MP ultrawide camera. The front punch hole features a 16 MP selfie camera.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro: Overview
Design and Display
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro features a large 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen. The 1.5K (2800 x 1260) display has an aspect ratio of 20:9 alongside a touch sampling rate of 300 Hz. The phone is available in 3 color options that include Night Rock, Surf, and Match Point (Red). The first two have glass on the front and back with a plastic mid-frame, whereas the Match Point variant has a special textured leather back. The phone weighs under 200 grams regardless of which variant you choose.
Performance and Memory
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset alongside Vivo’s proprietary V1+ processor. The Dimensity 9200+ is an Octa-Core processor fabbed under a 4nm process. The V1+ is there to help with photo processing and AI-related tasks. The phone features an Immortalis G715 GPU.
Complementing the processor, you get 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM alongside 256/512 GB of super-fast UFS 4 storage.
Battery and Connectivity
iQOO Neo 8 Pro has a massive 5000mAh battery to fuel its processor and display. It is a 2-cell setup with 2440mAh cells to allow faster refueling. It supports 120 W ultra-fast charging via USB-C, which can juice the phone from 0 to 50% in under 10 minutes.
The device has 5G support along with the latest Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6. There's an in-display optical fingerprint sensor as well. iQOO Neo 8 Pro also has NFC and GPS with a bunch of other sensors. These include a gyroscope, proximity, light, gravity, infrared, digital compass, and more.
Camera
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro has 2 cameras on the back with an LED flash as well. The primary camera is a 50MP Sony IMX866V lens, whereas the other one is an 8MP ultrawide camera. The front punch hole features a 16 MP selfie camera.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro Specifications:
- Display: 6.78-inches 144Hz AMOLED, 1.5K (2800 x 1260 pixels)
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ (4nm mobile platform)
- Memory: 16GB RAM, 128/256GB UFS 4.0 storage (non-expandable)
- Software & UI: OriginOS 3.0 UI on top of Android 13
- Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary + 8MP ultrawide)
- Front Camera: 16MP (hole-punch cutout)
- Security: On-Screen fingerprint sensor
- Battery: 5000mAh with 120W wired charging
- Wireless Charging: No
- Color Options: Night Rock (Black), Surf (Blue), Match Point (Red)
iQOO Neo 8 Pro: Price in Nepal and Availability
The phone is available for pre-order in China with a starting price of CNY 3300 (~ USD 469) for the 16/256GB variant. The 16/512 GB configuration costs CNY 3100, which is roughly USD 510. We're hoping for a global launch of the Neo 8 series soon. Following last year's trajectory, we expect the phone to launch sometime in September.| iQOO Neo 8 Pro | Price in China | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| 16/256GB | CNY 3,300 | NPR 66,000 |
| 16/512GB | CNY 3,600 | NPR 72,000 |
- Meanwhile, check out our review of the iQOO 11.
To say something about myself, I have been writing tech and gadgets from 2021. Although coming from a non technical studies background, I'm someone who is always fascinated by the latest gadget and tech innovations, circling around. Besides writing, you'll find me listening music and aligning the stars through astrology and sometimes even, tarot cards! 😉🧿
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