Smartphone Vivo iQOO Neo: budget model

The Chinese company Vivo is trying to surprise its customers with high-tech smartphones that have a rather interesting design. Each model looks like in futuristic paintings. The global brand competes with the best high-performance manufacturers. The company provides three series V, NEX and Y.

Nex amazed users with its pop-up camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. It is great for active games. Y-series pleased with design and durable battery. The popularity of V-series models has increased due to the combination of performance, high-resolution camera and design. The main advantages of this series are: a screen without cutouts and a retractable camera.

After the release of expensive smartphones, Vivo decided to demonstrate the budget model iQOO Neo with slightly reduced parameters. Will an inexpensive smartphone compete with other productive flagships? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the model? The article discusses the main characteristics of the model.

Specifications

Despite the stripped-down parameters, the phone retained its functionality. It took from the main Vivo series the most necessary characteristics to become a powerful smartphone. The company loves to equip models with special features that are not inherent in other series. IQOO has such advantages.

The model will position itself as a game model.

External characteristics:

Futuristic design will not leave iQOO. The back panel has a ruler inscription in the lower corner, a triple camera module is located vertically at the top. There is a lantern under it. The back cover is made of glass with an inner metal insert. The case does not have RGB backlighting. The LED indicator in the Vivo iQOO model could be changed, it had a gaming focus. According to user reviews, one can understand that the Neo phone loses its game-like appearance in design, however, its average price is significantly different.

The phone weighs 200g and measures 159.5 x 75.2 x 8.1mm. It will not differ in convenience from the regular version. The phone will have two design solutions. Classic black and bright violet-blue.

The screen has a teardrop notch for the front camera. A speaker is located between the display and the bezel. Nearby is an LED indicator for notifications.On the side are the buttons for unlocking, volume control and additional. (Jovi) button.

Work details

Selection criteria usually consist of the interface and the operation of the smartphone during games. You can only find out about this in the reviews at the exit. You can only analyze the functionality of the standard version, hoping that the future device will not lose these chips.

The regular version had game modes that controlled calls. The user could set up the phone with a single touch so that he would not be distracted from the game. Additionally, touch buttons were added to the standard model, but their use was not very convenient.

Screen

The screen has a size of 6.38 inches with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 (FullHD +). The aspect ratio is 19.5: 9. The phone does not show itself as a protected model. It is not resistant to water, but has Gorilla Glass. It is resistant to mechanical damage and scratches.

The screen has no bezel, but there is a notch. The fingerprint scanner is built right into the sensor. Multi-touch (a function of touch systems that simultaneously determines the coordinates of multiple touch points) reaches 10.

AMOLED matrix allows you to enjoy games in all rich colors. Mixed color tints are brighter, and the matrix displays a high-contrast image with deep blacks. Even in the sun, the brightness of the smartphone will allow the gamer to enjoy a gaming novelty, or watch photos and movies. The fast response rate is also striking. The smart smartphone has a high frame rate and shows excellent video and game performance. The player literally feels the atmosphere of the video, the matrix tries to make any frames as realistic as possible.

Further, the advantages in the autonomy of a smartphone will be considered. However, the AMOLED matrix has a reduced power consumption due to the saving of battery when showing dark tones. The AMOLED matrix also has its drawbacks. With a long service life, blue LEDs fade and distort the work of shades. Because of which, the color balance is lost.

For many users, the dimensions of the model are important. Gaming flagships usually cannot boast of their compactness. However, the Neo has a reduced thickness.

CPU

The single-chip 10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 system differs from its predecessor 835 in several ways: improved operating speed by 30%, reduced energy consumption. ISP Spectra 280 has more data when several methods are combined. It expands the color gamut and increases brightness. The chip is capable of processing up to 1024 signal levels, which affects the quality of color transitions. On the example of photos, when the phone comes out, the user will see a smooth transition from light to dark tones.

The phone has 8 cores (4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver). Due to the alternation of productive cores, the phone does not overheat and does not waste fast charging. 4 cores for high performance gaming and 4 cores for energy efficient processes.

Responsible for the graphics subsystem Adreno 630. It allows you to enjoy high-resolution pictures without bugs. Many virtual reality systems now work with the Adreno 630. The subsystem significantly improves the rendering of graphics.

The AI ​​platform supports artificial intelligence processing on the device. Digital assistants easily recognize faces. Thanks to a powerful processor, this system is able to recognize a person's voice and memorize data. This provides advantages in gameplay.

The Qualcomm Secure Processor (SPU) that protects personal data runs on storage. Various voice data, persons who are used to access, are stored in isolation. Now people carry out almost all transactions with money through smartphones. SPU provides a third level of security by processing payment data, biometric parameters in a separate place.

X20 modem provides high speed internet. The peak speed is significantly improved over the X16 modem. It is ideal for watching movies on the Internet, playing games online.

Thus, the phone combines high speed internet and good performance.The gaming component in this parameter is not overlooked.

Memory and innovation system

Depending on the user's choice, the company provides a popular model with 6/8 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of internal memory. There is no microSD slot.

The device has a liquid cooling system. The circulating coolant keeps the phone from heating up. The phone will contain 4D Game Shock 2.0 feedback system. It will protect the eyes from blue radiation, so that the user can enjoy the game for a long time. The eyes will be less tired.

The smartphone will have a dark mode that can be used in many applications to reduce the effects of light on the eyes. In this case, the shades of color will also be varied. Jovi Assistant has a dedicated orange button.

A personal assistant is able to make decisions independently, with learning and thinking skills. The company also worked on the emotional component to make it pleasant for the user to communicate with Jovi. The system can remind you about the weather, provide health data, provide additional information when watching movies, etc.

Camera

It is important for the buyer how the phone takes a picture. The rear camera has a three-camera module. The first camera has a resolution of 8-megapixel, it is ultra-wide-angle (f / 2.2, 108-degree field of view), followed by a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main camera (f / 1.79), and then a 2-megapixel depth sensor (f / 2.4 ).

With different apertures, the user can independently adjust the quality and sharpness of the photo. As you zoom in, the focus of the image becomes clearer. Visibility and color saturation are improved. Cameras try to capture more light, and the image becomes more realistic due to different apertures. There are various modes of photography and shooting, there is autofocus.

It is important for the user how the smartphone takes pictures at night. This module tries to capture all the rays of visible light, so images are saturated at night. The dual LED flash helps to brighten the picture.

Inside the notch on the display is a 12MP (f / 2.0) front camera. The camera has no flash.

Battery

The company has focused on the long life of the device. It will have a non-removable 4500mAh battery. Therefore, the phone will withstand 7 days of standby time, 4 days with normal use. With constant play, the smartphone can withstand up to 13-14 hours. During a conversation, he is able not to turn off until 30 hours, but it is difficult to find a person who could talk so much.

The phone has 22.5W fast charging. Thanks to her, the phone charges up to 70-80% in a few minutes, but at the same time it heats up. At the next stage, the smartphone takes much longer to charge. This function is needed if the user urgently needs to use a smartphone.

No wireless charging.

Sound

The sound has the same characteristics as the standard model. During the review of Vivo IQOO, it became clear that the volume of the device is high (192 kHz), but the sound is not clear. Although the smartphone has active noise cancellation.

Have a microphone. 3.5mm audio jack.

Price

The price of the smartphone will differ significantly from its predecessor. The Vivo IQOO model costs about 31,000 rubles. How much does the Neo cost?

The cost will depend on the user's choice. A device with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory will cost 16,500 rubles. ($ 260). Model with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB - $ 290 (18,500 rubles). A device with 8/64 GB costs about $ 305 (19,500 rubles), with 8/128 GB (top model) will be sold for 21,000 rubles. ($ 335).

How to choose the right model? It is worth noting that the phone does not have microSD, so the internal memory should be larger. It is important for gamers to allocate phone memory for good movies, games, photos. The lack of an SD card worsens the gaming component, you have to save space.

additional characteristics

The phone has Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C 1.0. GPS supports A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO. There is an NFC sensor that allows you to easily make payments.

Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.4G Internet type. The phone has dual SIM (2 nano SIM). The previous model did not have a radio, it is unlikely that the Neo will.

The material of the smartphone body is glass with a metal insert.

Supports gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, light, proximity, fingerprint and event indicator sensors. No infrared and barometric sensor.

The smartphone will run on Android OS 9 Pie.

Advantages and disadvantages

The phone hasn't lost its power compared to previous models. However, it is also inferior to them in some parameters. For users who need a reliable device for gaming and graphics, such a phone will do. When considering which company is better to buy a productive smartphone, you need to pay attention to this model.

• Snapdragon 845 processor that improves the power of the phone;
• Reduced price;
• Saving the parameters inherent in all gaming smartphones, while decreasing the price;
• Triple rear camera with various shooting modes;
• 4420mAh battery that will keep you going for a long time. There is fast charging.

• No SD card;
• Deteriorating design (no RGB backlighting);
• No wireless charging
• Low security of the smartphone. No IP68 certificate;
• The selfie camera does not have a flash.

Conclusion and complete set

Additional equipment information is unknown. You can navigate by the standard model. The box must contain a charger (cord and module). The length of the cord should be medium. Further, the package included instructions, a protective case.

Will this smartphone be included in the rating of high-quality gaming devices? This will be available after the release (July 8). The functionality is checked exclusively from the smartphone operation. Its convenience and autonomy should surprise.

Where is it profitable to buy a smartphone? The device will be on sale in the official Vivo store without extra charges, as well as in Tmall, JD.com, Suning. Small design cuts shouldn't alienate users. After all, the main thing in gaming smartphones is performance. If the user decides which device to buy, then he should be based on the parameters of autonomy and performance. And these characteristics are in the new model Neo. It remains to wait for the release of new items.