The price of iQOO Neo 8 16GB RAM + 1TB variant is now known
The Neo 8 model developed by Chinese tech company iQOO has once again caught attention with its new variant.
Earlier this year, iQOO unveiled the Neo 8 smartphone in China, boasting a configuration of up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. However, by June, the company took a leap forward, introducing a further enhanced variant featuring a staggering 16GB of RAM paired with 1TB of storage.
The upgraded version recently made an appearance for pre-orders on JD.com, and is slated for an official release tonight at 8:00 PM. Initially, the device was tagged at 3699 Yuan ($505), but the current listing prices it at a more affordable 2499 Yuan ($342).
In terms of specifications, the Neo 8 doesn't disappoint. It sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, boasting a resolution of 2800x1260 pixels, complemented by a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness level reaching 1300 nits. Under the hood, it runs on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, paired with the vivo V1+ chip. This powerful combination manages to curtail power consumption by 14.2% during intense gaming sessions.
The price of iQOO Neo 8 16GB RAM + 1TB variant is now known
For those concerned about performance, the Neo 8 offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and storage capacity peaks at 1TB UFS 4.0. Cooling is efficiently managed with a 5002mm² VC vapor chamber, which is a significant 125% larger than its predecessors. This cooling solution is further enhanced by graphite heat dissipation and the presence of 9 temperature sensors.
On the photography front, the device is equipped with a 50MP Samsung GN5 primary sensor, supplemented by a 2MP depth sensor and a 16MP selfie camera. Powering all these features is a robust 5000mAh dual-cell battery, which not only supports a blistering 120W charging speed but also promises to charge from 1% to 50% in just 9 minutes, and up to 75% in a mere 15 minutes.
Software-wise, the iQOO Neo 8 runs on Android 13 with Origin OS 3 and ensures seamless connectivity with 5G support. Rounding up the package are the vibrant color choices: a luxurious Orange with a leather finish, a captivating Blue in enamel glass, and a classic Black in crystal glass.