vivo iQOO Neo5 The vivo iQOO Neo5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,400 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · Android 11 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.62" · 163.3 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
RAM 12GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera 48 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Smooth Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ 12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓ 6.62" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗ No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
OS
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
RAM
12GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
398 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,400 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Charging
66W wired, 100% in 30 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
196g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
163.3 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 support 5G?› Yes, the vivo iQOO Neo5 supports 5G connectivity.
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 have NFC?› Yes, the vivo iQOO Neo5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 support wireless charging?› No, the vivo iQOO Neo5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 support fast charging?› Yes, up to 66W (66W wired, 100% in 30 min).
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 have expandable storage?› No, the vivo iQOO Neo5 does not support a memory card.
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 support dual SIM?› The vivo iQOO Neo5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 have a headphone jack?› No, the vivo iQOO Neo5 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the vivo iQOO Neo5 ship with?› The vivo iQOO Neo5 ships with Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO.
What type of USB port does the vivo iQOO Neo5 use?› The vivo iQOO Neo5 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 support Wi-Fi 7?› The vivo iQOO Neo5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the vivo iQOO Neo5 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The vivo iQOO Neo5 has 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
