iQOO Neo9 Pro review: A brand new look both internally and externally

Some users have higher expectations for the iQOO Neo series, even more than the iQOO digital series, because iQOO has always been one step ahead in flagship configurations and applied them to the iQOO Neo product line. This time iQOO Neo9 Pro also continues this tradition, equipped with the same top flagship vivo X100 series processor Dimensity 9300.

This is naturally a great thing for users. After all, this year’s Dimensity 9300 has achieved good reputation and performance. After being transferred to iQOO Neo, everyone can also get more top-notch products at a lower price. Configuration may be a bit disappointing for MediaTek. After all, this is the only flagship SoC with all large cores this year.

The configuration of the iQOO Neo9 Pro we got is the 16 1TB version with nautical blue color. Let’s take a look at its configuration parameters first:

##1. Performance

The running score of the iQOO Neo9 Pro we have is 2133405, the CPU score is 503290, and the GPU score is 891754; In the storage test, the sequential read speed was 2961.0MB/s, the sequential write speed was 3002.0MB/s, and the total score was 138762 points.

Although Dimensity 9300 is currently used by only two models, vivo X100, it was warmed up very early and everyone is familiar with it. It adopts the third The third generation TSMC 4nm process, 4 Cortex-X4 and 4 Cortex-A720, compared with Tianxian 9200, the energy consumption is improved by 15%, the multi-core peak performance is increased by 40%, and the energy consumption is reduced by 33% with the same performance.

The CPU uses the new generation 12-core flagship GPU architecture mmortalis-G720. Compared with Tianxian 9200, the peak performance is increased by 46% under the same power consumption, and the power consumption is reduced by 40% under the same performance.

And for some mobile games, it can also turn on light tracing, bringing users a more realistic world light and shadow experience.

2. Appearance

The outer packaging box of iQOO Neo9 Pro adopts a black and white design. The outer packaging of high-end products follows a streamlined route. If you don't use too complicated lines, just focus on highlighting the product attributes. The mobile phone box also comes with three basic things: data cable, charging head, and mobile phone case. The mobile phone case is still a clear water case, which is relatively simple.

The charging head is Neo9 Pro 120W, the battery capacity is 5160mAh, 120W fast charging head is very common on iQOO, However, large batteries of 5160mAh are still relatively rare. This is also a new direction in the current mobile phone industry. Along with fast charging, it also provides a larger-capacity battery. And the most amazing thing is that even if the battery capacity increases , iQOO Neo9 Pro still has a 7.99mm body, which is very powerful.

In terms of screen parameters, iQOO Neo9 Pro uses a 6.78-inch 1.5K 8T 144H 8T all-weather super-sensing screen, 1.07 billion colors, resolution: 2800 × 1260, refresh Rate: LTPO, 1~144Hz Intelligent Dynamic High Brush/HDR10, Screen Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1/Screen Brightness (Typical Value): 600nit/Global Excitation Brightness: 1400nit/Local Peak Brightness: 3000nit/100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut/ 105% NTSC.

It is worth noting that the iQOO Neo9 Pro screen has also canceled the plastic bracket this time. The look and feel of the entire front has been greatly improved. There are also narrow borders on four sides, which looks more flagship specifications. In terms of its own In terms of parameters, the screen of iQOO Neo9 Pro is actually very similar to its flagship iQOO 12 in many places, so there is no need to worry about the user experience.

The lens configuration is also an important upgrade point for the entire iQOO Neo9 Pro series, iQOO The lens configuration of Neo9 Pro is:

Outsole main camera: 50-megapixel Sony IMX920, f/1.88 aperture, 23mm, 1/1.49" sensor size (actual area used when shooting 4:3 is 1/1.56" ), 1μm sensor unit pixel size, OIS EIS, AF, 6P

Super wide-angle secondary camera: 50-megapixel Samsung JN1, f/2.0, 15mm, 1/2.76” sensor size, 0.64μm sensor unit pixel size ,EIS,AF,5P

iQOO Neo9 Pro’s lens module adopts a new exquisite square circle design this time, which greatly reduces the image module area of ​​the entire phone, allowing players to use the phone without disturbing their grip. According to the official description, the projection area of ​​the lens module this time only accounts for 7.62% of the whole machine, and it adopts an exquisite square and round design, which can take into account the tension of the square and the softness of the round. It is wrapped with a double-layer aluminum alloy lens ring, and every small detail is strived for excellence.

Appearance color matching What we got for the Pro version is not the main red and white soul, but nautical blue. The back shell of the mobile phone in this color adopts a rounded enamel body, and the micro four-curved design glass back cover combines the flagship micro The four-curve design glass back cover is applied to the 3K position, which can bring an excellent holding experience regardless of horizontal or vertical orientation.

The color matching of the back cover adopts a new generation of diffuse reflection texture and nano-level optical coating, which creates a warm and pure light texture like enamel. Blue, with a cool and translucent feel, and the texture is very good.

3. Games

Dimensity 9300 is a SoC with better reputation and running scores than Snapdragon 8Gen3, so there is no need to worry about the gaming experience, and with the addition After the various software blessings created by iQOO over the years, the combination of the two is bound to bring a new peak experience.

If we test one by one, in the 30-minute test project of "Peace Elite", the game quality is smooth 60 frames mode (we do not support 90 frames when we use it, and it will be opened later). When the system turns on the monster mode, the average frame rate of iQOO Neo9 Pro is 60.27 and the power consumption is 7%.

The maximum temperature of the front screen of the mobile phone is 33.3°, and the maximum temperature of the back shell is 32.1°.

It’s good for everyone to take a look at this test data. After all, it is not a 90-frame mode. Dimensity 9300 is more than enough to play chicken games at 90 frames, not to mention half. It's been hours, and there won't be any noticeable frame drops for an hour.

In the test of another game "Genshin Impact", under the condition of full HD 60 frame quality mode, the phone's power consumption was 15% during the 30-minute game time of "Genshin Impact". iQOO Neo9 Pro The average frame rate is 59.05.

The maximum temperature of the front screen of the mobile phone is 38.7°, and the maximum temperature of the back shell is 36°.

One thing to mention here is that when there was an obvious frame drop around 20 minutes in, it was not because the game was dropping frames, but because I was accidentally running the graph. After cutting the scene map, players who have played this game and tested the frame rate know that once the scene is cut, the frame will drop directly to 0, so without these two scene cuts, the full name of iQOO Neo9 Pro is 60 frames. questionable.

I won’t test it separately here. iQOO promotes a lot of frame insertion and high scores. After all, it is about sharpening the picture, rather than really improving the game resolution, so the look and feel is not The feeling of directly upgrading from 1080P to 4K may seem quite good at first glance, but later you may feel that your eyes are not used to it. I recommend that you just turn on Monster high-performance mode to play games. The performance of Dimensity 9300 is for There is still no problem with these two games, especially in terms of power consumption and heat generation. Compared with Snapdragon 8Gen3, it is very significantly reduced. I hope to see more brands using it in addition to the vivo series in the future.

4. Battery life and fast charging

5160mAh battery and 120W fast charging combination, iQOO Neo9 Pro still has a stable performance.

Start charging at 2%, 45% in 10 minutes, and 80% in 20 minutes. It takes a total of 29 minutes to complete the charging. This time is consistent with iQOO 12, which means that the battery has increased by 160mAh. , iQOO still uses 120W to achieve a fast charging speed of 5000mAh, and the charging speed does not slow down.

Especially with the support of this fast and large battery, the thickness of the mobile phone is less than 8mm. The feel, appearance and screen all meet the standards of this year's second flagship, and the experience is excellent.

6. Taking pictures

The taking part is the biggest improvement in my personal feeling with iQOO Neo9 Pro this time, and it is the kind of thing where you can see the screen after pressing the shutter The sample pictures in it are so surprising.

It’s terribly cold in Zhengzhou during this period, and the heavy snowfall a week ago has not yet melted away. Coupled with the warm sunshine in winter, the whole picture is a very classic northern winter composition. The green plants on the roadside are no longer Coupled with the snowy scene, the colors are clear and the details are slow, and it looks very comfortable.

##This time it is also supported on iQOO Neo9 Pro 2x zoom, so when shooting some detailed objects, the viewing and framing will look more comfortable.

For scenes in large environments, iQOO Neo9 Pro also has very good color performance. You can see the contrast between the golden egg and the sky. The tones are very positive, and the picture is very clean, even the color gradient on the horizon. Everyone can see that it is a leapfrog performance.

The main camera of iQOO Neo9 Pro is Sony IMX920. You must know that this is also the main camera of vivo X100, so its quality is high. In fact, there is no need to worry. In addition, vivo has adjusted flagship images in all aspects, so the iQOO Neo9 Pro can be regarded as a flagship image. These are also the reasons why everyone likes the iQOO Neo series.

Night Scenery

The performance of iQOO Neo9 Pro at night scene can also give me the same feeling of surprise as during the day. The picture is clean and transparent, and the whole thing looks comfortable. , there will be no dissonance caused by serious smearing or even software optimization. For the iQOO Neo series, such performance is already a leap forward.

You will understand after looking at a few more sample photos. Although iQOO Neo9 Pro only has two lenses, and there is no telephoto lens, fortunately, one is the flagship lens, and the other is widely used by everyone. Samsung JN1, so the overall comprehensive quality is still coordinated and in line with the performance at this price point.

Summary:

The summary is actually quite simple. If you think that the previous iQOO Neo series just relied on cost-effectiveness to make a way out, then this time iQOO Neo9 Pro has once again improved its appearance and experience on the basis of cost-effectiveness. This is a very important and courageous step for a brand that focuses on cost-effectiveness. After all, it is the first step to win. There are many brands on the market for the highest cost-effectiveness, but how to improve the experience and texture on the basis of this cost-effectiveness without lowering the price is difficult. What’s amazing is that iQOO Neo9 Pro does all these this time arrive.

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