Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO 9 SE
vivo iQOO Neo5
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.452.4
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
67.967.9
Summary
- The vivo iQOO 9 SE and vivo iQOO Neo5 both feature a 6.62-inch display, but the iQOO 9 SE uses a Super AMOLED panel with a peak brightness of 1200 nits, while the Neo5's AMOLED display peaks at 1300 nits.
- In terms of performance, the iQOO 9 SE is powered by the Snapdragon 888, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 870 in the Neo5.
- Both devices have a similar camera setup, featuring a 48 MP main sensor with OIS, but the iQOO 9 SE supports 4K video recording at higher frame rates.
- The iQOO 9 SE has a slightly larger 4500 mAh battery compared to the Neo5's 4400 mAh, but both support 66W fast charging.
- Software-wise, the iQOO 9 SE runs on Android 12 with Funtouch 12, while the Neo5 operates on Android 11 with OriginOS 1.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the iQOO 9 SE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO 9 SE
vivo iQOO Neo5
General
Release Date
2022, February 23
2021, March 16
Announced
2022, February 23
2021, March 16
Description
Also known as vivo iQOO 9SE
N/A
Display
Size
6.62"
6.62"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Panda Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
4400 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 50% in 14 min, 100% in 39 min
66W wired, 100% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.2 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
163.3 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
199 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Fusion, Sunset Sierra
Black, Blue, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
OS Version
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No

