Launch report · iQOO
iQOO Neo 9: A gaming-value phone with SD8 Gen 2 and 120 W charging.
SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2023·$330·Score 80/100
iQOO Neo 9 pairs the SD8 Gen 2 with an IMX920 OIS camera, a 3,000-nit 144 Hz panel and 120 W charging at ~$330 — superb gaming-and-charging value, with the ultrawide as the only weak link.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.78" AMOLED 144 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.88 OIS
Battery
5,160 mAh
Weight
190 g
What stands out
- SD8 Gen 2 + 120 W at ~$330.
- IMX920 OIS + 3,000-nit panel.
- 144 Hz gaming display.
- Excellent performance value.
What to watch
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide.
- IP54 only.
- No wireless charging.
- Funtouch quirks.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 16
$799 · score 86/100