This morning, the new iQOO Neo9S Pro has been officially launched in China. The smartphone stands out for its integration brand new Dimensity 9300+ chipset, which promises superior performance compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 9300. The Neo9S Pro, however, will not be accompanied by a base model this time.
iQOO Neo9S Pro launched with new Dimensity 9300+ chip and 144Hz OLED screen
The collaboration with the NBA for the launch of this smartphone is a strategic move by iQOO, offering buyers the chance to win tickets to the NBA Finals. Retailer partners in China have already started taking pre-orders, a sign of the anticipation and excitement surrounding this launch.
Despite the update to Dimension 9300+, the Neo9S Pro keeps the Q1 chip internally developed by iQOO, designed to enhance the gaming experience by providing a more stable frame rate. The GPU remains unchanged from the previous model, while the CPU and APU have received a significant upgrade.
The Neo9S Pro boasts 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 internal storage, thus ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience. The display is a 144Hz LTPO OLED and with a 6,78-inch diagonal and a resolution of 1,260 x 2,800px (20:9). Additionally, the display uses 2,160Hz high-frequency PWM modulation to reduce eye strain.
As for the photographic sector, the Neo9S Pro is equipped with one 50MP dual rear camera, with the main module using a Sony IMX920 sensor. The design is embellished with the new "Star White" color, with a glass with a satin finish that is soft to the touch. Classic black and red/white colors with faux leather back and decorative stitching are also available.
La battery 5,160mAh supports one super-fast charging at 120W, even if wireless charging is missing. The starting price for the basic model is 3000 Yuan, equivalent to approximately 380 euros. The other variants include the 12/512GB one for 3300 Yuan (430 euros), 16/512GB for 3600 Yuan (470 euros) and 16GB/1TB for 4000 Yuan (520 euros).
There is no confirmation yet on the global availability of the Neo9S Pro. Interestingly, the original Neo9 Pro model was announced in China at the end of December, only to be followed in February by another iQOO Neo9 Pro, this time with the Snapdragon chipset 8 Gen 2 and 8/128GB.
