As far as gaming smartphones are concerned, you can count on iQOO to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation. The same is true of the newly launched iQOO Neo 7, which follows in the company’s tradition of offering high-end gaming features at great prices. In this case, the Neo 7 is priced under Rs 30,000, which is a great price for a device with such advanced components. More than anything else, its list of specifications ensures a truly satisfying gaming experience for the buyers. Let us walk you through everything they bring to the table.
First in India with the new MediaTek Dimensity 8200 platform
iQOO Neo 7 is India’s first phone with MediaTek Dimensity 8200 5G SoC at its heart. This chip has adopted TSMC’s 4nm manufacturing process and delivers top-notch performance while providing excellent power efficiency. Not to mention that it also supports 5G, allowing for uninterrupted online matches as well as lag-free gaming. MediaTek has equipped the chipset with one powerful Cortex-A78 core clocked at 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 3.0GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz.
Such an arrangement not only makes the processor powerful, but also flexible, allowing the phone to quickly direct resources to support a myriad of different scenarios. No wonder the Neo 7 was able to score an AnTuTu score of 8,93,690, which rivals the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. To deliver the graphics required in today’s high-end games, the Dimensity 8200 platform relies on its Mali-G610 GPU, which enables smooth and fast frame operations in games, as well as great performance in everyday applications and activities. iQOO Neo 7 also impresses with its adoption of the LPDDR5 RAM standard, which is known to be 50 percent faster than the last generation LPDDR4X RAM. Moreover, the super fast data transfers of the phone are enabled by the UFS 3.1 storage.
Great visuals on the 120Hz AMOLED screen
iQOO Neo 7’s screen is exactly what you’d expect from a phone of its caliber. It is a large 6.78 inch panel that provides plenty of room for your fingers to roam during intense gaming sessions. This FHD+ resolution panel inherently features AMOLED technology, resulting in accurate rendering of deep blacks. The contrast levels of this panel are further aided by the peak brightness of 1300 nits which allows it to have a contrast ratio of 8,000,000:1. With HDR10+ certification, this panel is capable of delivering stunning dynamic range no matter what content you are watching on it.
One of the highlights of this panel is its 120Hz refresh rate, which greatly enhances the user experience by offering silky smooth scrolling and fast animations. Moreover, it also helps the smartphone render games like New State Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile at 90fps. These fast frame rates provide completely new levels of immersion in the gameplay and allow you to experience games in the best possible way.
Super fast charging speeds
Having a 5,000mAh battery is handy enough, but the Neo 7 has cemented its own appeal by offering 120W FlashCharge support. This means that despite having a large battery, the phone can go from 1 to 50 percent in just 10 minutes. And when you want to fully charge it, it can go from 1 to 100 percent in just 25 minutes. These insane times are made possible by FlashCharge technology using a dual supercharge pump and dual-cell structure (20V 6A) to dramatically increase charging speed.
Top notch gaming features
iQOO Neo 7 is designed with the goal of delivering flagship-level gaming experiences, with industry-leading features on the way. It includes a large liquid-cooled vapor chamber of 2,396 mm². Most importantly, iQOO has blessed the Neo 7 with Motion Control suite that lets you assign actions to certain gestures. This means that while playing a game like Call of Duty Mobile, you can perform quick actions like crouching by tilting the phone to the right in a quick manner. Notably, six motion control options are available for you to set.
iQOO Neo 7 is also the beneficiary of 4D Game Vibration Technology which brings with it X-Axis Linear Motor for faster and stronger vibrations. Feedback from this engine feels more lively and realistic than Z-Axis Linear Motor and this is especially useful during gameplay, as it intelligently identifies scenarios to provide appropriate vibration feedback. This is another aspect of the phone that strives to improve levels of immersion in whatever game you play.
Great cameras
The Neo 7 from iQOO isn’t far behind in the camera department either. It carries an impressive 64MP triple camera setup with OIS and a host of other innovations. First, this main sensor is the Samsung-made ISOCELL GW3, which is equipped with ISOCELL Plus technology to bring new levels of resolution and light sensitivity. This sensor features small but powerful 0.7µm pixels that rearrange themselves based on the amount of light available to provide clarity while also capturing more light.
The new 64MP sensor gives the Neo 7 a huge advantage over its predecessor, the Neo 6. As you can see in the comparison below, the new device is capable of capturing a great deal of detail compared to its predecessor. Moreover, the night shots clearly show how good the Neo 7 is at capturing light from different sources. The new 64MP camera is a clear winner and is entirely designed to give phone users a massive power when it comes to photography.
As if that wasn’t enough, iQOO’s Pure Night View is also on the phone, using the new RAWHDR 3.0 algorithm to make night shots even more beautiful. There’s also a Pro Sports mode, which uses OIS and the combination of a deblur algorithm and motion measurement technology to capture beautiful images of moving objects. The iQOO Neo 7 range of cameras also includes Vlog Movie 2.0, a set of presets that allow users to produce vlogs with more precision.
Stunning design update
Just like with its internal components, a lot of thought has gone into the design of the external parts of this phone. The key word here is retrofuturism, a design style that incorporates a mixture of futuristic and retro elements. In this sense, the phone is heading for a pixel-style design that features classic elements from old game consoles such as the NES. As for the camera module, it pays tribute to 35mm film and Polaroid paper, thus combining elements of retro photography with modern photographic technology. This phone gives an impressive look that is sure to cause the envy of those around you.
Conclusion
iQOO Neo 7 offers incredibly powerful hardware in every department and that too at an amazing price. The phone comes with an attractive design that will impress everyone around you and make you want to carry it at all times. With its lightning-fast charging speeds and massive battery capacity, the phone ensures that you don’t have to spend time waiting for it to pop up, instead you can spend your time enjoying the things you love instead. So what are you waiting for? Make sure you get this great phone as soon as you can!