iQOO
iQOO Neo 9 Pro
₹36,999
Absolute performance king under ₹40K — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 120W charging at ₹37K is unbeatable value.
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Absolute performance king under ₹40K — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 120W charging at ₹37K is unbeatable value.
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✅ Buy this if
Gamers and power users wanting a genuine Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship experience at an upper mid-range price
❌ Avoid this if
You want clean software, a compact phone, or prioritise camera over performance
Device overview
Segment
Upper mid-range performance
Operating system
Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)
Processor class
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Target user
Performance buyers who want flagship chipset at ₹37K
Real-world usage
Daily usage
Heavy gaming, video editing, multitasking, streaming
Performance
Flagship-level — handles every task without breaking a sweat
Multitasking
Outstanding
Gaming
Flagship-level gaming
Battery backup
1–1.5 days
Charging frequency
Once per day or less (120W charges to 100% in 30 min)
Future readiness
High (5G)
Who is this phone for?
Performance scores
What works well
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 + 120W charging at ₹37K is the best performance deal in India.
Where it struggles
Funtouch OS is mediocre; cameras are decent but not best in class; bulky form factor.
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (flagship chip)
- 120W ultra-fast charging
- 144Hz AMOLED display
- Liquid cooling for gaming
- 5G
Cons
- Funtouch OS with bloatware
- Average camera vs Samsung/Pixel
- Bulky and heavy
- 2 years OS updates
How it compares
Price segment
₹35,000–₹40,000
Beats
OnePlus 12R, Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Loses to
OnePlus 12, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Long-term ownership
Software updates
2 years OS, 3 years security
Service availability
Good
Expected lifespan
3–4 years
Resale value
Moderate
User praise
- Fastest phone in price range
- 120W charging is a game changer
- Great gaming experience
User complaints
- Funtouch OS bloat
- Average cameras
- Heavy build
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