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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (3.0 GHz, Single core, Cortex-X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex-A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v13 (upgradeable) |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | OriginOS 3 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 1B colors, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, SGS Eye Care certification |
| Brightness | 1300 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K / FHD+) |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch, 1200Hz instant touch sampling rate |
| Pixel Density | 453 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 87.51% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Zoom | 20x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN5 (1/1.57" primary sensor) |
| Aperture | f/1.88 (wide, OIS) + f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Vivo V1+ Imaging Chip |
| Video Recording | 7680x4320 (8K) at 30fps, 3840x2160 (4K) at 30/60fps, 1920x1080 at 30/60fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.45 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait mode, Face Beauty |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass or eco-leather back |
| Width | 77.0 mm |
| Colors | Red, Mint, Black |
| Height | 164.7 mm |
| Weight | 189.5 grams (Glass) / 192.3 grams (Leather) |
| IP Rating | Not certified |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Ruggedness | 5002mm² large vapor chamber 3D liquid cooling plate |
| Waterproof | No official waterproof rating |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 120W FlashCharge (50% in 9 minutes, 100% in ~23 minutes) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | Yes (IR Blaster) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Optical |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen (Under display) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | 5002mm² VC Liquid Cooling, Vivo V1+ Imaging Chip, 144Hz AMOLED Display, IR Blaster |
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is engineered for competitive gamers and power users requiring flagship processing speed, exceptional thermals, and an ultra-fluid display. At the foundation of the smartphone is the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 octa-core processor, featuring a Cortex-X2 prime core clocked at 3.0 GHz, triple Cortex-A710 performance cores at 2.5 GHz, and quad Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz, coupled with the Adreno 730 graphics engine. The smartphone integrates Vivo's in-house V1+ Display & Imaging ISP Chip, optimizing game frame rate interpolation and reducing graphics pipeline power consumption. Heat management is driven by a massive 5002mm² vapor chamber 3D liquid cooling plate that keeps thermal throttling minimal during extended high-FPS sessions.
Visuals are showcased on a gorgeous 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display (1260 x 2800 pixels) with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a razor-sharp 453 ppi density, and an 87.51% screen-to-body ratio. The display delivers an ultra-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, 1200Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, and supports 1 billion colors along with HDR10 dynamic range. It also features 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and SGS Eye Care certification to reduce eye fatigue during long night sessions.
For photography, the rear camera array is headlined by a 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL GN5 primary sensor (f/1.88 aperture, 1/1.57" sensor size, PDAF, and hardware Optical Image Stabilization), paired with a 2 MP depth sensor. Enabled by the V1+ ISP, the primary camera produces clean low-noise night shots and supports 8K video recording at 30fps and 4K video at up to 60fps stabilized with gyro-EIS. On the front, a 16 MP punch-hole camera handles crisp selfies and video calling.
The phone houses a long-lasting 5000 mAh dual-cell lithium-polymer battery backed by Vivo's blazing-fast 120W FlashCharge protocol, capable of filling 50% battery capacity in just 9 minutes and reaching 100% in around 23 minutes. Completing the flagship experience are dual stereo loudspeakers with Hi-Res Audio certification, an optical under-display fingerprint reader, an integrated infrared blaster, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and comprehensive Dual 5G SIM standby connectivity.
