iQOO Neo 9 Pro alternatives in India: OnePlus 12R, Nothing Phone (2) and more

The iQOO Neo 9 Pro launched in India this week at a very competitive price, starting at Rs 35,999. This price point enables smartphone manufacturers to offer excellent value-for-money features, making the mid-range segment’s competition extremely tough. If the iQOO Neo 9 Pro is a smartphone that you prefer, we have curated a list of possible alternatives, which include the OnePlus 12R, Nothing Phone 2, Vivo V29 Pro, Redmi Note 13 Pro+, and iQOO Neo 7 Pro. 

Let us take a closer look at the price, features, and specifications of the smartphones.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro alternatives: price in India

Smartphone	Price
iQOO Neo 9 Pro	Starting at Rs 35,999
OnePlus 12R	Starting at Rs 39,999
Nothing Phone 2	Starting at Rs 36,999
Vivo V29 Pro	Starting at Rs 39,999
Redmi Note 13 Pro+	Starting at Rs 31,999
iQOO Neo 7 Pro	Starting at Rs 30,999

iQOO Neo 9 Pro alternatives: specifications and features

First up, let’s take a look at the key specifications of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro:

• Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. 
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor paired with Adreno 740 GPU.
• RAM and storage: Up to 12GB of RAM + 12GB of virtual RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
• Cameras:50MP+8MP dual rear cameras, 16MP front camera. 
• Battery, charging:5,160mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
• Software: Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14 out-of-the-box.

OnePlus 12R

• Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. 
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor paired with Adreno 740 GPU.
• RAM and storage: Up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
• Cameras:50MP+8MP+2MP triple rear cameras, 16MP front camera. 
• Battery, charging:5,500mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC charging.
• Software: OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14 out-of-the-box.

The OnePlus 12R is one of the most-rounded smartphones available under the 40K price bracket. It offers a comparable performance output to the iQOO Neo 9 Pro and comes with a cleaner OS, better battery life, and a better display.

Read the comprehensive review of the smartphone here 

Pros	Cons
Excellent display and build quality	Average ultra-wide and macro lenses
Great performance and clean OS	Limited software update support
Good daylight primary camera
Great battery and super fast charging

Nothing Phone 2

• Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display and 1,600 nits of peak brightness. 
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor paired with Adreno 730 GPU.
• RAM and storage: Up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
• Cameras:50MP+50MP dual rear cameras, 32MP front camera. 
• Battery, charging: 4,700mAh battery with 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging.
• Software: NothingOS 2.0 based on Android 13 out-of-the-box.

The Nothing Phone 2 offers a standout design compared to the iQOO Neo 9 Pro and comes with a near-stock Android experience with the NothingOS.

Read the comprehensive review of the smartphone here 

Pros	Cons
Standout design	Not the best cameras in the segment
More customised Glyphs	Slower charging speed compared to rivals
Good performance, battery and daylight camera	Design is similar to Phone (1)
NothingOS has no bloatware

Vivo V29 Pro

• Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display and 1,300 nits of peak brightness. 
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor paired with an Arm Mali-G610 GPU.
• RAM and storage: Up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
• Cameras:50MP+12MP+8MP triple rear cameras, 50MP front camera. 
• Battery, charging: 4,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
• Software: FuntouchOS 13 based on Android 13 out-of-the-box.

If you prefer a smartphone that has a robust camera system, the Vivo V29 Pro can be considered over the iQOO Neo 9 Pro. It also boasts a stunning design that is bound to turn heads.

Read the comprehensive review of the smartphone here.

Pros	Cons
Excellent design and display	No stereo speakers
Capable rear camera system	Lots of pre-installed apps
Good everyday performance	Average selfie camera
Quick charging speed

Redmi Note 13 Pro+

• Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K 120Hz curved AMOLED display and 1,800 nits of peak brightness. 
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor paired with an Arm Mali-G610 MC4 GPU.
• RAM and storage: Up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
• Cameras: 200MP+8MP+2MP triple rear cameras, 16MP front camera. 
• Battery, charging: 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
• Software: MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out-of-the-box.

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is a great value-for-money option that delivers excellent performance, a stunning display, a decent set of cameras, and a good battery with charging speeds comparable to the iQOO Neo 9 Pro. On top of that, it includes some nifty features, such as an IP68 rating and NFC, which the iQOO Neo 9 Pro lacks.

Read the comprehensive review of the smartphone here 

Pros	Cons
Trendy design	Low-light performance can be improved
Brilliant display with stereo speakers	Lot of pre-installed apps
Good battery backup and super quick charging
Gorilla Glass Victus and IP68 under Rs 35K

iQOO Neo 7 Pro

• Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display and 1,300 nits of peak brightness. 
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor paired with Adreno 730 GPU.
• RAM and storage: Up to 12GB of RAM + 8GB of virtual RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
• Cameras:50MP+8MP+2MP triple rear cameras, 16MP front camera. 
• Battery, charging:5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
• Software: Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13 out-of-the-box.

The final entry on the list is the predecessor to the Neo 9 Pro, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro. This is a good option if you’re in the market for an iQOO smartphone but want to save some money. The device offers excellent performance, a gorgeous display, a capable set of cameras, and a great battery backup.

Read the comprehensive review of the smartphone here 

Pros	Cons
One of the best performer in the category	Design choice could put off some users
Brilliant display with stereo speakers	A lot of pre-installed apps
Decent primary camera setup
Blazing fast charging speed

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