iQOO Neo 7 SE launched as the first smartphone with Dimensity 8200 SoC

iQOO is currently on a launch spree of sorts. It recently announced two new smartphones in the flagship iQOO 11 series, along with a mid-range Neo 7 SE. The latter joins the Neo 7 that’s already available in China. In this article, we will look into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the iQOO Neo 7 SE in Nepal.

iQOO Neo 7 SE Overview:

Design, Display

In terms of design, the Neo 7 SE is identical to the Neo 7. It has a rectangular camera module on the back and a punch-hole cutout on the front. Even the screen size, at 6.78 inches, has not changed. It’s an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support. The display also includes a fingerprint scanner.

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Performance 

Powering the device is the just announced MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. This makes it the first smartphone with this mobile silicon. It is fabricated on a 4nm node and features one Cortex-A78 core running at 3.1 GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores running at 3.0 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0 GHz. Similarly, it features a heat dissipation system for improved thermal management. In terms of memory, it has up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB onboard storage. The phone boots on Android 13-based Origin OS 3.0 on top.

Others

Camera hardware on the iQOO Neo 7 SE includes a 64MP main sensor with OIS, a 2MP macro unit, and a 2MP depth lens. There is a 16MP sensor for selfies.  Furthermore, it is backed by a 5000mAh battery with 120W charging support. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, NFC, GPS, and a USB-C port are among the connectivity options on the device. For an immersive gaming experience, the company has also included an X-axis linear motor and three-dimensional stereo speakers.

iQOO Neo 7 SE Specifications:

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, LTPO, 1500 nit, HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate,
• Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4nm)
• RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
• ROM: Up to 512GB storage
• OS & UI: OriginOS 3 based on Android 12
• Back Cameras: – 64MP primary, OIS – 2MP depth – 2MP macro 
• Front Cameras: 16MP sensor
• Sensors: Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, e-compass, Ambient Light
• Connectivity: 5G network, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC
• Battery: 5000mAh with 120W charging

iQOO Neo 7 SE Price in Nepal and Availability

The Neo 7 SE is available in three colors: Electronic Blue, Interstellar Black, and The Blue. It costs CNY 2,099 for the base 8GB + 128GB configuration and CNY 2,799 for the higher 16/256GB configuration. If and when the iQOO Neo 7 SE is released in Nepal, we expect the price to start at NPR 40,000.

• Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi K50i.