iQOO introduced the iQOO 12 series in November last year, followed by the iQOO Neo 9 series in December. The focus of these smartphones was the Chinese market, but global variants appeared later on. Several months passed, and it seems that iQOO is planning a similar release schedule for this year. Recent information suggests that iQOO is preparing to launch the Neo 10 series smartphones in China. As the anticipated release in Q4 approaches, the tipster Digital Chat Station has already leaked crucial details about the upcoming iQOO Neo 10 lineup.
iQOO Neo 10 and 10 Pro Specifications Emerge
According to Digital Chat Station, the upcoming iQOO Neo series, positioned as sub-flagship devices, will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9400 chipsets. The subsequent model in the series will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This suggests that the iQOO 13 may launch after the iQOO Neo 10 series later this year. While the leaker hasn’t confirmed specifics, the standard Neo 10 will likely be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Pro version might boast the Dimensity 9400. The Dimensity 9400 is not available yet, but we might see MediaTek revealing it by October. Some recent rumors suggest that it might be launched before the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
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The Weibo post also hints at significant upgrades in the Neo 10 lineup. Unlike the plastic frame used in the Neo 9 series, the Neo 10 models are expected to feature a metal middle frame. These devices may also come equipped with silicon batteries capable of fast charging, possibly exceeding 100W. Moreover, their battery capacity will surpass the 6,000mAh barrier. Additionally, the Neo 10 series is expected to include a flat display with 1.5K resolution. Moreover, the devices will have ultra-narrow bezels. Finally, we will see enhancements in eye protection and superior display quality.
iQOO Neo 10 series release timeline
For context, the iQOO Neo 9 series introduced last year consisted of two models: the iQOO Neo 9 and iQOO Neo 9 Pro. The iQOO Neo 9 was powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The Neo 9 Pro featured the Dimensity 9300. Notably, the Neo 9 Pro was exclusive to the Chinese market. The Neo 9, on the other hand, was rebranded under the same name in India. More recently, iQOO introduced the iQOO Neo 9S series featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
As of now, details regarding the global release of the Neo 10 series remain unclear.
