UAE Price
AED 1,400
India Price
₹22,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2023
The vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro 256GB is Vivo's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~87.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 1,400 in the UAE and ₹22,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro 256GB excels with 120W wired charging—50% in 9 minutes—and a 5000mAh battery sustaining all-day use, paired with a 50MP main sensor with OIS for stable low-light shots. Its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 chipset, clocked at 3.35GHz, delivers sustained gaming performance without throttling under load. Ideal for competitive mobile gamers who demand rapid charging and high refresh rate displays, this phone thrives in extended sessions. However, thermals degrade after 45 minutes of intense play, causing frame drops in titles like Genshin Impact. In UAE at AED 1400, it’s competitive because no rival offers 120W charging and 50MP OIS under AED 1600. In India at ₹22999, it’s overpriced: the Redmi K60 Pro delivers similar performance with better cooling at ₹21999. The 8MP ultrawide and plastic frame feel dated, and while NFC and 5G are present, software updates remain uncertain. Choose only if charging speed and battery life outweigh thermal limits.
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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), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide) |
| 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 |
| 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 | V2302A |
| Price | About 430 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, May 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 23 |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-X3 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iQOO Neo8 Pro.
It may still be a solid budget-friendly option in 2026 if you prioritize performance over cutting-edge features, but software updates and app compatibility could become limited. Consider it only if you find it at a significantly discounted price with no better alternatives.
The vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 1400 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹22999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites 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 to heavy usage, including streaming, gaming, and social media. Fast charging quickly restores power, reducing downtime significantly.
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