UAE Price
AED 2,250
India Price
₹25,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo iQOO Neo9 256GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5160 mAh battery. At AED 2,250 in the UAE and ₹25,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo iQOO Neo9 256GB excels with its 120W wired charging—40% in 9 minutes—and a 5160mAh battery that outlasts most flagships, plus the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivering sustained 90fps gaming. The 50MP main sensor with OIS captures sharp, stable shots in low light, while the 119° ultrawide expands framing. Ideal for competitive mobile gamers in hot climates who demand rapid recharge and thermal resilience under load. Its weakness? Aggressive thermal throttling after 25 minutes of sustained 120fps play, causing frame drops despite the flagship chip. In UAE at AED 2250, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 2500 offers 120W charging and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. In India at ₹25999, it’s overpriced: the Redmi K70 and Realme GT 5 Pro offer similar specs for ₹2000–3000 less, with better cooling and software updates. Choose only if charging speed and raw power outweigh thermal limits and premium pricing.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (closed type) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5160 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired, 40% in 9 min Reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5160 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 8K, 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 75.7 x 8 mm or 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g or 196 g (6.70 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Red |
| Models | V2338A |
| Price | About 290 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, December 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, December 30 |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iQOO Neo9.
It can still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize solid performance and value over cutting-edge features, as its mid-range chipset and software support remain adequate for daily use. However, newer models may offer better efficiency and camera upgrades by then.
The vivo iQOO Neo9 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 Neo9 256GB is priced at ₹25999 in India. It is widely available through official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers sharp daytime photos with accurate colors and good detail in well-lit conditions. It handles moderate low-light scenes reasonably well but struggles with fine noise control in very dim environments.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, browsing, and gaming. It supports fast charging to quickly replenish power when needed.
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