iQOO Neo 5
A Snapdragon 870 gaming phone with an "independent display chip".
The iQOO Neo 5 is a flagship iQOO smartphone released Mar 2021, with a launch price of $430. It pairs the Snapdragon 870 with a 6.62" AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 48 MP triple OIS main camera and a 4,400 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 70/100 — Gaming phone with a display co-processor. Standout strengths: snapdragon 870 + 120 hz amoled. and custom independent display chip for frame interpolation. Main trade-off: no jack.
Gaming phone with a display co-processor.
iQOO Neo 5 paired the loved Snapdragon 870 with a custom display co-processor for higher in-game frame rates — a creative gaming-flagship pitch at $430.
Read the full review- Snapdragon 870 + 120 Hz AMOLED.
- Custom independent display chip for frame interpolation.
- 66 W charging.
- Stereo speakers + 5G.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the iQOO Neo 5 compares
| iQOO Neo 5 | iPhone SE (3rd gen) | iQOO 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 870 | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 865 |
| Display | 6.62" AMOLED 120 Hz | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz | 6.56" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP triple OIS | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 50 MP + 13 MP + 13 MP |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 2,018 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $430 | $429 | $700 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iQOO Neo 5 released?
The iQOO Neo 5 was released in Mar 2021.
How much does the iQOO Neo 5 cost?
The iQOO Neo 5 launched at $430 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iQOO Neo 5 screen size and type?
The iQOO Neo 5 has a 6.62" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the iQOO Neo 5 use?
The iQOO Neo 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iQOO Neo 5 have?
The iQOO Neo 5 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iQOO Neo 5 battery capacity?
The iQOO Neo 5 has a 4,400 mAh battery.
How fast does the iQOO Neo 5 charge?
The iQOO Neo 5 supports 66 W wired charging.
What is the iQOO Neo 5 main camera?
The iQOO Neo 5 has a 48 MP triple OIS main camera.
Does the iQOO Neo 5 have a headphone jack?
The iQOO Neo 5 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the iQOO Neo 5 get software updates?
The iQOO Neo 5 update policy: To Android 13.
How much does the iQOO Neo 5 weigh?
The iQOO Neo 5 weighs 196 g.
What colours does the iQOO Neo 5 come in?
The iQOO Neo 5 is available in 3 colours: Geek Black, Bright Silver, Pixel Orange.
Is the iQOO Neo 5 worth buying?
iQOO Neo 5 paired the loved Snapdragon 870 with a custom display co-processor for higher in-game frame rates — a creative gaming-flagship pitch at $430. SpecEagle gives the iQOO Neo 5 an editorial score of 70/100.
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