iQOO Neo 10R vs iQOO Neo 9 Pro: Design & Display
Considering both of these devices are affordable flagships, the Chinese brand skips a metal frame in favor of a plastic one for the design. But for those looking for a more premium build quality, the Neo 9 Pro features a glass or vegan leather rear panel. Meanwhile, the Neo 10R has a plastic back. However, the iQOO Neo 10R fires back with an IP64 rating for protection against dust and low pressure water jets. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro only offers an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
On the front, both models sport a tall 6.78-inch AMOLED display (LTPO on the Neo 9 Pro) with an FHD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. The Neo 10R has a brighter peak brightness of 4500 nits, while the Neo 9 Pro maxes out at 3000 nits. So you can expect a similar visual experience on both models for the most part.
Specifications
There are plenty of differences between the iQOO Neo 10R and Neo 9 Pro in terms of specs and features. One of these is the chipset with the iQOO Neo 9 Pro packing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. While the Neo 10R has a newer Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, the performance on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 matches if not slightly surpasses the 8s Gen 3.
A sizeable 5,160mAh battery pack powers the Neo 9 Pro, which supports an impressive 120W wired fast charging. However, the iQOO Neo 10R offers a major upgrade with a massive 6,400mAh cell, although it only supports 80W wired fast charging. The duo feature a 50MP (Main) + 8MP (Ultra Wide) dual camera setup on the rear. For selfies and video calls, the Neo 10R has a 32MP shooter and the Neo 9 Pro packs a 16MP sensor. It is worth noting that iQOO’s Neo 9 Pro offers 8K recording at 30fps (Neo 10R maxes out at 4K recording).
Pricing & Verdict
The iQOO Neo 10R is a newer smartphone from the brand, which debuted in India with a ₹26,999 starting price tag for the 8GB+128GB variant. On the other hand, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro is currently selling for ₹31,998 for the 8GB + 128GB option. It typically sells for ₹34,999, but the device is currently on sale.
So depending on your preferences, you won’t go wrong with either model. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is a more rounded option with a better design and capable performance. However, the iQOO Neo 10R is more affordable and will offer longer software support.
