iQOO 9 5G vs iQOO Neo 9
Here you can compare iQOO 9 5G and iQOO Neo 9. Comparing iQOO 9 5G vs iQOO Neo 9 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO 9 5G stands against iQOO Neo 9 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 9 5G is ₹34,999 and for iQOO Neo 9 is ₹26,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 31, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 9 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.5 (Telephoto) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Battery | 4350 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹34,999 | ₹26,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 63 / 100 | 67 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2376 pixels | 1260 x 2800 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 87.5% | ~ 93.43% Less Bezels |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 4350 mAh | 5160 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No No | NFC IR Blaster |
General
| Model | iQOO 9 | Neo 9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 23, 2022 | December 27, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 159.1 x 8.6 mm | 75.7 x 163.5 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Red |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1.07B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 398 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.5% | ~ 93.43% |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n40/n41(160MHz)/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, E-compass, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.5 (Telephoto) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | IMX920 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait, Pano, Live Photo, Slo-mo, Time-Lapse, Pro Mode, AR Stickers, Extreme Night Vision, Doc Correction, Pro Sports Mode, Ultra Stable Mode | Napshot, Night Scene, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie, 50 Million, Panorama, Ultra-Clear Document, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 4 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.99 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4350 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W FlashCharge |
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