Launch report · iQOO
iQOO Neo 8: Dimensity 9200 Plus performance phone undercutting Pro flagships.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2023·$429·Score 84/100
iQOO's Neo line exists to give performance-obsessed buyers flagship silicon at half flagship price — the Neo 8 ships Dimensity 9200+, 144Hz AMOLED, and 120W charging for $429, undercutting every Pro flagship on raw benchmark-per-dollar.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.78" FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Plus
RAM
12/16 GB LPDDR5X
Storage
256/512/1024 GB UFS 4.0
Battery
5000 mAh, 120W
Main camera
50 MP IMX766V OIS + 2 MP B&W
Weight
193 g
What stands out
- Dimensity 9200+ at $429 is unmatched value
- 120W charging fills 5000 mAh in 15 minutes
- 144Hz AMOLED
What to watch
- China-only at launch, hard to get globally
- Plastic frame
- B&W lens is filler
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199 · score 91/100