The iQOO Neo10 Series is Coming Soon: Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9400, Will it Deliver Another Value-for-Money Upgrade?

The iQOO Neo10 Series is Coming Soon: Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9400, Will it Deliver Another Value-for-Money Upgrade?The competition in the mid-to-high-end smartphone market has been intensifying in recent years, with every brand releasing new products to grab a piece of the pie, making the market even more competitive. Especially in the lower-mid-range market, Vivo has been actively pushing forward this year, with its iQOO Neo series spawning numerous derivative models, offering consumers more choices

The iQOO Neo10 Series is Coming Soon: Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9400, Will it Deliver Another Value-for-Money Upgrade?

The competition in the mid-to-high-end smartphone market has been intensifying in recent years, with every brand releasing new products to grab a piece of the pie, making the market even more competitive. Especially in the lower-mid-range market, Vivo has been actively pushing forward this year, with its iQOO Neo series spawning numerous derivative models, offering consumers more choices.

Recently, Vivo's two new value-for-money models, the iQOO Neo10 and iQOO Neo10 Pro, have quietly registered, targeting affordability. They are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 9400, two top-tier processors, and feature comprehensive upgrades to their screens, batteries, and other aspects.

According to leaks, the iQOO Neo10 series will adopt a pure straight-screen 1.5K design, with 8TLTPO technology, ensuring smooth visuals while reducing screen power consumption and heat generation. However, considering the positioning and cost control, the phone may use a short-focus fingerprint unlocking feature and a plastic frame or body.

In terms of processors, the iQOO Neo10 standard version is expected to be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Pro version will feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chip. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, after nearly a year of refinement, boasts excellent performance and power efficiency. The Dimensity 9400, on the other hand, is a processor that prioritizes both performance and energy efficiency, built on the advanced 3nm process. Therefore, regardless of the processor, both models can meet users' performance needs.

Regarding battery life, the iQOO Neo10 series will feature an ultra-large silicon battery with an expected capacity exceeding 6000mAh and support for efficient fast charging technology. It remains unclear whether it will support 120W wired fast charging; if so, the phone's competitiveness would be further enhanced.

Furthermore, the iQOO Neo10 series will also support full-function NFC, infrared remote control, dual speakers, a 0809 linear motor, and other features. In terms of the operating system, it will come pre-installed with OriginOS 5.0, an OS that has significantly improved its AI capabilities.

It's worth noting that the iQOO Neo10 series is expected to be released at the end of the year, by which time the system itself will be more polished and the overall user experience will be even better.

In terms of imaging, as a value-for-money device, the iQOO Neo10 series may not have outstanding camera performance. Referencing the configuration of the iQOO Neo9 Pro, this phone uses a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 sensor as its main camera, supporting OIS optical image stabilization, which can meet general photography needs.

Overall, the iQOO Neo10 series has undergone comprehensive upgrades in processor, screen, battery, and design, and is expected to offer a pleasant surprise in terms of price. We believe this phone will be a dark horse in the value-for-money smartphone market at the end of the year. Let's wait and see!