iQOO Neo10/10 Pro tipped to bring flagship silicon to mid-range Android smartphone market

A two-tone Conqueror Red vegan leather finish option helps the Neo9 Pro stand out among smartphones that go for INR 34,999 (~$420) on Amazon.in. However, its 10-series successor may have what it takes to outshine it soon.

A new post from prodigious leaker Digital Chat Station asserts that "a certain series" of upcoming smartphones will launch with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform as the current top-end iQOO 12 Pro, yet feature a lower-end 1.5K display.

Nevertheless, the panel is tipped to integrate the latest 8T LTPO technology for cutting-edge power-efficiency.

The smartphones in question are thought to be next-gen Neo-series devices as the same screen is thought to have the iQOO performance-focused hallmark of a 144Hz refresh rate, not to mention the Neo9's competitive 120W charging for a "large" battery and a 50MP main camera.

Then again, the putative Neo10 and/or 10 Pro is also backed not to compromise on its build quality, with a metallic mid-frame for a vegan leather-backed chassis.