UAE Price
AED 2,250
India Price
₹16,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo iQOO Neo8 256GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~87.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 2,250 in the UAE and ₹16,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo iQOO Neo8 excels with its 120W wired charging—reaching 50% in 9 minutes—and a 5000mAh battery that sustains all-day use under heavy load, paired with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1’s 4nm efficiency for sustained gaming. Its 1260 x 2800 OLED display delivers sharp 453 ppi clarity, ideal for extended media sessions. This phone targets competitive mobile gamers who demand peak 120Hz refresh rates and rapid recharge cycles without premium pricing. Its weakness? Thermals under prolonged 120W charging or 60+ minute gaming sessions degrade performance noticeably, throttling the chipset. In UAE at AED 2250, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 2500 offers 120W charging and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. In India at ₹16999, it’s a strong buy—beating rivals like the Redmi K60 in charging speed and display quality, though lacking IP rating for durability in dusty or humid conditions.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired, 50% in 9 min |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 164.7 x 77 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 3.03 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass or leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~87.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Card slot | Unspecified |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Red, Mint, Black |
| Models | V2301A |
| Price | About 330 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, May 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 23 |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iQOO Neo8.
It may still be a solid budget-friendly option for basic to moderate use, but newer models will likely offer better software support and efficiency by then. Consider it only if found at a significantly discounted price with no better alternatives.
The vivo iQOO Neo8 256GB is priced at AED 2250 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo iQOO Neo8 256GB is priced at ₹16999 in India. It is widely available on e-commerce sites and authorized vivo dealers nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp daytime photos with good color accuracy and decent detail in well-lit conditions. Low-light performance is adequate but shows noticeable noise without HDR processing.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate usage, including social media, streaming, and light gaming. Fast charging quickly restores power, reducing downtime significantly.
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