Launch report · iQOO
iQOO Neo 5: A Snapdragon 870 gaming phone with an "independent display chip".
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2021·$430·Score 70/100
iQOO Neo 5 paired the loved Snapdragon 870 with a custom display co-processor for higher in-game frame rates — a creative gaming-flagship pitch at $430.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.62" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 870
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP triple OIS
Battery
4,400 mAh
Weight
196 g
What stands out
- Snapdragon 870 + 120 Hz AMOLED.
- Custom independent display chip for frame interpolation.
- 66 W charging.
- Stereo speakers + 5G.
What to watch
- No jack.
- 2 MP macro filler.
- OriginOS heavy.
- Plastic frame.