iQoo Neo 9 Pro: Revolutionising ‘Flagship Killers’ in 2024
The Hindu
While the smartphone market is flooded with extremely expensive phones for flagships and mediocre mid-range devices, the iQoo Neo 9 Pro offers incredible value.
In a market where smartphones are getting costlier, it is harder than ever for users to pick a phone that offers commendable value with competent specifications at a modest price. iQoo has been known to launch various devices “touted as “flagship killers” by offering premium specifications at a price lower than the competition.
The company recently released its iQoo Neo 9 Pro device that offers impressive specifications on paper. While the phone doesn’t venture into the 45-55k price segment, which is home to most ‘budget flagships’, the company seems to have carefully devised a phone that is sure to appeal to a lot of users.
Pricedat ₹26,990 for the base model, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro features last year’s top chipset along with an improved screen and cameras, and markets itself as a proposition that will allow a lot more users to get a taste of high-end devices.
The iQoo Neo 9 Pro offers users a choice between a glass or vegan leather rear panel. We received the ‘Fiery Red’ model that exudes class and elegance.
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While flagship devices are typically constructed from high-end materials, the use of glass in their construction can amount to a slippery in-hand feel. Additionally, glass is not the most durable substance and this results in most users investing in a case to protect their investment which can seem a bit counterintuitive.
The iQoo 12’s( Fiery Red) back panel is constructed with a leather like material which elevates the aesthetics and practicality, making the device extremely comfortable to handle.
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