The iQOO brand is set to unveil its latest mid-range iQOO Neo 8 lineup of smartphones and the iQOO Pad, its first-ever tablet, in China soon. The iQOO Neo 8 series will reportedly include the iQOO Neo 8 and iQOO Neo 8 Pro, while the iQOO Pad is also expected to hit the market simultaneously. A well-known Chinese tipster, Panda is Bald, has leaked some critical details about these devices.
Launch Date and Promotional Posters
According to the leak, the iQOO Neo 8 series and the iQOO Pad will make their official debut on May 23rd, 2023. A series of promotional posters shared by the tipster reveals the launch timeline of the devices. However, the posters provide no information about their design.
iQOO Pad Render Image
An alleged render image of the iQOO Pad has surfaced on Weibo. The image suggests that the tablet will have a dual rear camera setup and magnetic pins at the bottom (rear). The magnetic pins indicate that iQOO is likely to introduce a compatible folio case alongside the tablet. The front of the tablet appears to feature minimal bezels all around, and the power button seems to be placed on the top of the device.
iQOO Neo 8 Pro Specifications
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro has recently been spotted on the Google Supported Devices list. This confirms its name and suggests that the global launch of the series might be nearing. The device is said to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1.5K resolution.
The new Dimensity 9200+ processor is likely to power the device, which could offer up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. We expect the device to boot the latest Android 13 OS out of the box. Although not officially confirmed, the device might include a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support over a USB Type-C charging port. The device is rumored to have a 50MP main camera and a 16MP front camera.
Key Specs
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 MT6985 | 12 GB
Display: 6.78 inches (17.22 cm)
Rear Camera: 50 MP + 32 MP + 50 MP
Selfie Camera: 32 MP
Battery: 5000 mAh
Final Thoughts
The iQOO Neo 8 Pro and the iQOO Pad are two of the most anticipated devices set to hit the Chinese market. With the latest leak revealing their launch date and some of their key specifications, fans can now get excited about the unveiling of these new products.
