The iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be the latest addition to the Neo 7 series. The smartphone is expected to launch in India on July 4 and is said to be a China-exclusive rebranded Neo 7 Racing Edition. The iQOO highlights the features of the smartphone, including a premium leather back and stylish design. In the latest development, the Vivo subsidiary has confirmed that the device has Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC as well as 120W fast charging support.

The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is expected to launch as a premium mid-range smartphone. 40,000 in India. This is also confirmed by the presence of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip that powers the device. As a reminder, this chipset belongs to an older generation that preceded the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, it has become a popular choice in the mid-range segment, as many phones use it, including the upcoming Nothing Phone 2.

Although the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is an older chip, it has enough firepower to play longer games without lag during daily use. The chip even achieves positive benchmark results. A recent leak showed an AnTuTu score of 1,316,514, which is pretty impressive. Thermal values ​​appear stable with a maximum CPU temperature of 38.2°C during the stress test.

iQOO also supports super fast 120W charging on the device. Today’s phones boast over 200W of charging (looking at the Realme GT 3), but 120W is still too much for most users. iQOO says the Neo 7 Pro’s battery can be charged up to 50% in just 8 minutes.