Our StoriesKettle review team considers the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB 12GB RAM one of the more interesting releases in the upper-mid category this year. It arrives in Pakistan at PKR 149,564 — a price point we consider competitive given what the hardware offers.
Display
StoriesKettle's display testing for the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB 12GB RAM covered its 6.78" screen across multiple environments — bright outdoor plazas, dimly lit offices, and direct sunlight. The result was consistent: this screen performs above what we typically expect at this price. Color accuracy is particularly strong, which matters for photographers checking shots on-screen. The size is well-balanced for one-handed use while still being large enough for comfortable media consumption.
Camera Performance
StoriesKettle's photography team tested the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB 12GB RAM's 50MP camera system over a two-week period across varied lighting and subject conditions. For everyday Pakistani usage — capturing moments at family iftars, documenting travels between cities, or shooting product images for small business owners — this camera delivers consistent, social-media-ready results. The front camera handles selfies with accurate skin tone rendering, which is particularly important for South Asian complexions.
Performance & Storage
Under the hood, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB 12GB RAM runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16GB RAM — a combination StoriesKettle tested specifically for PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty, and the multitasking demands of running WhatsApp, Instagram, and a browser simultaneously. Gaming performance was smooth at medium-high settings in our tests. The 256GB storage fills up slowly even with heavy media libraries, and the phone did not overheat noticeably during 45-minute gaming sessions.
Battery Life
Battery endurance is critical for Pakistani users, and the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB 12GB RAM's 5160mAh battery passed StoriesKettle's rigorous endurance test. We ran it through a full day of WhatsApp, two hours of YouTube, 30 minutes of PUBG Mobile, and GPS navigation — and the phone still had charge left by evening. This matters enormously in Pakistan where load-shedding can make charging opportunities unpredictable. Fast charging topped the battery back to 80% in under 45 minutes in our testing.
StoriesKettle Verdict & Price in Pakistan
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB 12GB RAM earns a StoriesKettle score of 60/100, reflecting a thoughtfully designed upper-mid device that serves Pakistani buyers well at PKR 149,564. Based on our independent testing — which is never sponsored by any brand — this phone delivers consistent performance across all major use cases. Our team at StoriesKettle considers it a safe purchase for buyers who want reliability over gimmicks. Check current availability and PTA tax status before ordering from grey market sources.