iQOO Neo 9 vs iQOO Neo 9 SE
Here you can compare iQOO Neo 9 and iQOO Neo 9 SE. Comparing iQOO Neo 9 vs iQOO Neo 9 SE on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO Neo 9 stands against iQOO Neo 9 SE and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO Neo 9 is ₹26,990 and for iQOO Neo 9 SE is ₹29,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 11, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | iQOO Neo 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Battery | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹26,990 | ₹29,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 67 / 100 | 68 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| RAM | 12 GB More RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 3 GHz |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 190 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8 mm Slimmer | |
| Unique Features | IR Blaster | No |
General
| Model | Neo 9 | Neo 8 SE |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 27, 2023 | December 12, 2026 (Expected) |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 163.5 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Blue, Gray, Gradient |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1.07B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.43% | ~ 93.11% |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM) | 105% NTSC Color Gamut, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No |
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 | n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | IMX920 | Samsung GW1P |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Napshot, Night Scene, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie, 50 Million, Panorama, Ultra-Clear Document, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 4 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | WAV,AAC,MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE，FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W FlashCharge | Yes, 150W Superfast Flash Charging |
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