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vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£500RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP

vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

90%

7.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 82% of smartphones
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

25%

9.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

8.5

Display

15%

7.0

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

6.8

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

â–²Better than 83%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £500
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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

9.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

8.5

Display

15%

7.0

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

6.8

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

7.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.8
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor which is faster than processors in 86.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
1 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 94.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.25 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.25 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 89% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP which is higher than that of 66.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.0
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.0 which is narrower than that of 87.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
32 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 32 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 42.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1260x 2800 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1260x2800 px which is higher than that of 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
453 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 453 ppi which is higher than that of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,160 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,160 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 62.8% of smartphones and equal to those in 1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 120 W which is faster than in 94.4% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
38 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 38 min which is faster than 86.5% of smartphones and equal to the time of 1% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
163.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.5 mm which is shorter than 51.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
75.7 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.7 mm which is narrower than 56% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
190 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 190 g which is lighter than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 4.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,800 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,800 cm³ which is smaller than 46.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
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vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 5.24x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (16,337 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    16,337 vs 3,115
  • 35.4% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.25 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.37x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,235 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,235 vs 942
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (8000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    8,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 7% better value for money
    vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.85 vs 7.3).
    7.85 vs 7.34
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 5.24x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (16,337 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    16,337 vs 3,115
  • 35.4% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.25 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.37x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,235 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,235 vs 942
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.25 GHz & 3x2.85 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.25 GHz & 3x2.85 GHz & 4x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • 3x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (76.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    76.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 3.49x faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (9,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    9,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3.8x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (4,659 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    4,659 vs 1,226
  • 36.8% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1,300 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,300 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2.27x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (5,741 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    5,741 vs 2,533
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2.2x more transistors
    This smartphone has more transistors than the average smartphone (22,700 million vs 10,300 million). The average smartphone includes 10,300 million transistors.
    22,700 million vs 10,300 million
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 16.7% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (7 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    7 W vs 6 W
  • 42.4% higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (866 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    866 vs 608
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Blue Heart Little V, AI Offline Translation, AI Game Voice Changer
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.7% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (8000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    8,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 14.7% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (453 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    453 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 51.5% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1,000 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,000 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 25% higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    300 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 3.64x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (120 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    120 W vs 33 W
  • 24 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (38 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    38 min vs 62 min
  • 3.2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5,160 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    5,160 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Is designed for seniors
    This smartphone is designed specifically for seniors, the average smartphone is not. 17% of smartphones are senior-friendly.
  • 3.2% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (190 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    190 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 92.3% more expensive
    vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£500 vs £260).
    £500 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 92.3% more expensive
    vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£500 vs £260).
    £500 vs £260
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Techniqued
≈ estimated
02/03/2024
Detailed review · two weeks of daily use
Verdict
vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a solid all-round phone with strong performance, good battery life and fast charging.
9.0
Techniqued
≈ estimated
22/02/2024
Camera review · daylight, low light, portrait and video tests
Verdict
vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro has a strong camera for its price, with only a missing telephoto lens holding it back.
9.0
Geekyranjit
≈ estimated
14/03/2024
First impressions · camera tests and overview
Verdict
vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a very good phone for its price, with fast performance and a strong camera, though NFC is missing.
9.0
gizmochina
≈ estimated
05/01/2024
Hands-on review · gaming tests, camera and battery
Verdict
vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro offers strong performance and camera at this level, though the screen is its weakest point.
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

business-standard.com
01/03/2024
Hands-on review · Performance midranger
Verdict
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro suits buyers who put gaming and speed first, though its imaging is subpar and the interface is not polished.
indiatoday.in
23/02/2024
Hands-on review · Value midranger
Verdict
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G is a fast, bright gaming phone with strong value, though low-light photos and long zooms let it down.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB)

  • Extremely powerful flagship-level performance due to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or Dimensity 9300 chipset and dedicated Q1 gaming chip
  • Excellent gaming experience with minimal throttling, good cooling, and features like frame interpolation
  • Impressive battery life, easily lasting a full day or more with mixed usage
  • Very fast 120W wired charging, fully charging the phone in under half an hour
  • Vibrant 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, good brightness, and slim bezels
  • Good main 50MP rear camera (Sony IMX920 sensor) that produces detailed, contrasty photos in good light
  • Attractive design with a vegan leather back option that resists fingerprints
  • Great value for money, offering flagship-tier specs at a mid-range price point
  • Useful features like an IR blaster, NFC, and stereo speakers

What customers don't like about vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (16GB + 1TB)

  • Funtouch OS has a fair amount of pre-installed bloatware and system app notifications that require manual disabling
  • The 8MP ultra-wide camera and 16MP front camera are considered average and do not match the quality of the main sensor
  • Lack of features found in true flagships, such as a telephoto lens, wireless charging, and official IP68 water resistance (it has basic IP54)
  • Potential heating issues during very heavy use, such as 8K video recording or extended intense gaming sessions
  • Some users report the build is easily damageable, with a plastic frame
  • Specific to the China-only variant, there can be issues with pre-installed Chinese apps, delayed notifications, and potential lack of certain Google features

Verdict

The vivo iQOO Neo 9 Pro (16GB+1TB) is a performance-focused smartphone featuring the powerful Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform and a dedicated Q1 Supercomputing Chip for enhanced gaming and display performance. It boasts a large 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness, and 2160Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort. The phone excels in speed, offering 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, and 120W FlashCharge for its 5160mAh battery, achieving a full charge in around 26-38 minutes. Photography is handled by a capable 50MP Sony IMX920 primary camera with OIS, alongside an 8MP ultrawide sensor. Key advantages include its exceptional performance, rapid charging, bright/smooth display, and efficient cooling system, making it a "flagship killer" for gamers and heavy users. Potential drawbacks include an average 8MP ultrawide camera, the absence of wireless charging or an official robust IP rating (only IP54 splash resistance), and some pre-installed third-party apps (bloatware).

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