When considering the best mid-range phone for your needs, several factors should be taken into account.

• First, look for devices that offer a balance of performance and processing power to handle various tasks effortlessly.
• Additionally, consider the camera capabilities, display quality, and battery life to ensure an immersive visual experience and lasting power.
• Lastly, pay attention to storage capacity and expandability options, allowing you to keep all your important files and media readily accessible.

Join us as we explore the top contenders that have made their mark in the mid-range smartphone segment this year.

Google Pixel 7a

The Google Pixel 7a is the latest mid-range offering from Google. It’s powered by the Google Tensor G2 processor, and it has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The camera system is also very good, with a 64MP main sensor, a 13MP ultrawide sensor, and a 13MP front-facing camera. It has a 4385 mAh battery with 18W wired and
7.5W wireless charging.

Price: Starting at $449

Poco F5 5G

The Poco F5 5G is a mid-range smartphone that was launched in May 2023. It has a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Poco F5 5G has a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The phone also has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The Poco F5 5G is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The phone runs on Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top.

Price: Starting at $335

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is a stylish and affordable mid-range smartphone. It’s powered by the Exyno 1380 processor, and it has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The camera system is also very good, with a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5MP macro sensor. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

Price: Starting at $499

Infinix Note 30 VIP

The Infinix Note 30 VIP is a high-end mid-range smartphone that offers a great balance of performance, features, and battery life. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 processor, and it has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The camera system is also very impressive, with a 108MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera with dual flash.

Price: Starting at €299

iQOO Neo 7 5G (Indian variant)

The iQOO Neo 7 Indian variant is a mid-range smartphone that was launched in February 2023. It has a 6.62-inch full-HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The iQOO Neo 7 Indian variant has a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The phone also has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The iQOO Neo 7 Indian variant is powered by a 4500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The phone runs on Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12 on top.

Price: Starting at INR 29,999 (~$377)

These are just a few of the best mid-range smartphones of 2023. With so many great options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect phone for your needs.

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Now iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition has passed the network access certification and radio approval of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and only waits for 3C to enter the network. Digital blogger @Digital Gossip Station said that compared with Neo7, this model just replaces the chip with a 3.2GHz full-blooded version of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+Gen1, new 16+512GB large memory, other aspects are basically the same, such as an independent display chip, 6.78-inch FHD+120Hz flexible direct screen, 120W large battery flash charging solution, the appearance is completely unchanged.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released the ID photo of this new phone, and its appearance is consistent with iQOO Neo 7 and iQOO Neo 7 SE.

iQOO Neo 7 has three colors: geometric black (AG glass), impression blue (plain leather), and spectrum orange (plain leather). The plain leather version is 8.89mm thick and weighs 197g, and the glass version is 8.5mm thick and weighs 202g.

Neo 7 is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor, equipped with LPDDR5 memory and overclocked version UFS 3.1 flash memory, as well as Pixelworks independent display chip Pro+, with a 4013mm² VC vapor chamber.

In terms of screen, the device is equipped with a 6.78-inch 2400×1080 AMOLED screen, using Samsung E5 luminescent material, with a maximum brightness of 500nits, 1000nits excitation, and 1500nits local excitation. There is also dual pressure under the screen.

In terms of imaging, iQOO Neo 7 is equipped with a rear 50MP Sony IMX766V custom sensor main camera (supports OIS), an 8MP ultra-wide-angle + 2MP macro triple camera, and a front 16MP centered hole-punch lens.

In addition, the machine is equipped with dual X-axis linear motors, 4D game vibration, closed stereo double lift, infrared remote control, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, has a 5000mAh dual-cell battery, and supports 120W fast charging.

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After two weeks of using this phone, the following is my view of the iQOO Neo 7.

Unboxing And Features

I have unboxed many products, but it is still an experience I love and relish. That said unboxing the iQOO Neo 7 wasn’t much different from other smartphones. The phone comes in a black box with the model name written on it. In the box, you get the usual contents.

• 1 x iQOO Neo 7 smartphone
• 1 x 120W fast-charging brick 
• 1 x type-c cable
• 1 x TPU case 
• Sim ejector tool
• Documentation

Design

Let’s start with the front of the phone, where a 6.78-inch AMOLED display takes up most of the real estate. A thin bezel that grows slightly thicker at the chin lines the edges. The only interruption is a small cutout at the top for the selfie camera.

The 6.78-inch display is an AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080×2400. It has a peak brightness of 1500 nits, which is usable in all situations, even on very sunny days. The display also has a refresh rate of 120Hz but it can go as low as 60Hz. There is a feature called Smart Switch that works like the Adaptive refresh feature. It switches the refresh rate between 60Hz and 120Hz depending on what you are doing to conserve the battery.

On startup, the phone boots into the Standard color mode as the default color mode. This mode is well-balanced and gives a natural look to the overall color temperature. There are two other color modes: a professional mode that gives the display a warmer look, and a bright mode that makes the colors look a bit washed out. I will stick to the standard. There is no adaptive color option like you will normally find on Xiaomi phones.

In marketing, the company claimed the phone is certified for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ which means the display can support up to a billion colors. And that seems to be true as the phone handled HDR contents with ease.

The review sample I got was orange, but it is also available in blue and black. The back of the phone is made of a plastic material that doesn’t leave fingerprints. At the top left corner sits a square camera bump that houses all three cameras. The brand name “iQOO” is engraved at the bottom.

The frame of the phone is plastic, but unlike its back case, it feels more like aluminum. Its four corners are rounded off to prevent it from digging into your palm when you hold it, and it curves slightly into the plastic back case. The volume rocker and power buttons are on the right side of that frame. The sim tray, the USB charging port, and a speaker grill for one of the two speakers on board. The second speaker grill can be found on the top of the phone.

Its dimensions are 164.8 x 76.9 x 8.5 mm and only weighs 202g. All in all the phone is well-built and feels good to hold in the hand. 

Performance 

The iQOO Neo 7 runs on MediaTek’s latest chipset, the Dimensity 9000+ octa-core processor, which is really powerful. Memory comes in several configurations. Some of the configurations available include 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 8GB + 512GB. The one I have with me is the 12GB + 256GB variant. 

When I put it through the Antutu test, it returned a benchmark score of 1030642 which is a very respectable result considering it is a midrange. But not surprising because it used such a high-end processor from MediaTek. Check out the scores below. 

Software

For software, the iQOO Neo 7 runs Android 13 out of the box with Oxygen OS over it. And I must admit that the software is properly implemented. Everything runs smoothly, swapping around is like butter, and the overall performance is snappy.

You have the usual peck of using an Android including split screens, floating windows, and all the cool widgets. To summon the notification you will have to swap down from the left corner and the top right corner for the control center. The order they are summoned can be changed in the settings.

Aside from that, everything else is pretty much the same, especially for anybody who has used Oxygen OS before. You get the usual customization options for everything including backgrounds, themes, ringtones, and widgets.

Still, in the settings, there is an Ultra Game Mode option. Here, you get to set up some really cool stuff. My favorite is the Cool Light Effects setting which shows light effects when you make impressive moments like triple kills but this effect is only limited to the Arena of Valor game. One of the gaming settings that is sure to come in handy is the Game Countdown. If you are waiting for a game to start up and you switch to the background, the system will display the required waiting time.

For security, the Neo 7 comes with the usual, face ID, fingerprint ID, passwords, and patterns. The fingerprint scanner beneath the display is fast and unlocks almost instantaneously. Face ID is even faster when unlocking the phone.

iQOO Neo 7 Cameras

The Neo 7 is equipped with three cameras, and the primary sensor is a 50MP camera with OIS. There is also an 8 MP ultra-wide camera and a 2 MP macro camera. Vivo, the parent company of iQOO, is known for having some of the best cameras on smartphones, and you see some of those technologies in play here.

Pictures 

I spent the last two weeks taking pictures and videos in various conditions. During the day the photos were really good with excellent balance, and sharpness. The dynamic range and contrast were also excellent. The colors were very vibrant but the photos looked a bit processed. 

The ultrawide also manages to hold up its side of the bargain, and there is no noticeable drop in color richness as you switch between cameras. The zoom camera

In night mode, images were okay with good color saturation. It also manages to reduce noise while maintaining a good amount of detail. The contrast and dynamic range in the night mode are commendable. But the one problem I had with it was how it tended to dial up any source of light to such an extent that you begin to lose details very close to those light sources.

Selfie 

The selfie camera is a 16MP clicker, and it captures some really cool pictures. Again, the company did impressive work with the color saturation, dynamic range, and sharpness here. My biggest problem is that pictures tend to be a bit over-processed. My selfies looked a bit whiter than I personally am. But considering the Neo 7 is only released for the Chinese market, it is not much of a big deal.

Videos

The rear camera can record up to 4K video at 30fps and the front camera is limited to 1080p at 30fps. Here, the company manages to keep up the good work in sharpness and color saturation. The 4k videos were good and the dynamic range was okay. The OIS does great at stabilizing the video

Battery and Charging

The iQOO Neo 7 comes with a 5000mAh battery on board. My phone usage is very gaming-intensive during this process, which makes this phone a perfect fit for me. On any given day, I spend at least three hours in between playing COD, PUBG, and Asphalt Legend. The rest of the time, the phone handled other processes like messaging, checking social media feeds, downloading apps, listening to music, and streaming videos. At the end of an eight-hour workday, I still had about 20% of the battery.  That’s really impressive.

It will take some time to drain the battery, but when you are finally there, refueling is really quick. The Neo 7 comes with a 120W fast charger. In my test, the charger took about 30 minutes to charge from 0% to 100%. Though fast chargers are becoming more common, I am still impressed by them. In this case, I just had to put the phone on charge before I stepped in the shower in the morning, and it was done when I got out.

Haptics and Speakers 

The pair of speakers on the Neo 7 sounds fantastic. They’re loud and clear even at high volumes, when you would expect most phones to struggle. 

Now, I don’t know about most people, but I love vibration feedback on my smartphones, especially when I am gaming. The Neo 7 has some really good haptic feedback. The vibrations on this phone are sharp and very responsive.

Variant

The iQOO Neo 7 comes in three colors, Black, Blue, and Orange. Memory-wise, there are 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 8GB + 512GB configurations.

Pros

1. Very capable performer 
2. Extremely fast charger 
3. Large Battery
4. Great display

Cons

1. Limited to only China and India
2. Selfies look over-processed 

Verdict 

Overall, the iQOO Neo 7 is a very capable phone, and at its price point, it is a very easy recommendation.

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According to the figures made available, the new iQOO Neo 7 sold units worth over 2 million Yuan. These same figures come for two major online retail platforms, JD and Tmall. Surprisingly, this figure was achieved under one minute of the device being available for purchase via the company’s online retail platforms.

Read also: iQOO 11 Pro complete specifications leaked ahead of the official launch.

One might immediately wonder what makes the iQOO Neo 7 special, hence drawing buyers from around the region to make a purchase. Well, its price and the performance it brings to the table make it a strong choice for buyers looking out to purchase an affordable Android flagship device. Starting with its price, the device retails for 2,699 Yuan (~$369) for the 8GB model and 3,299 Yuan (~$452) for the 12GB model.

For that price, a user gets the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ flagship SoC and up to 12GB of RAM. The camera on this device houses three lenses with a 50MP main sensor. These are just a few features this device offers, making it a top choice for buyers around China.

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The poster shows the iQOO TWS Air in a rather rounded charging case, but the wireless headset is still hidden in it.

The iQOO Neo7 has been officially previewed by the iQOO mobile phone, with the iQOO 9000 + with a separate display chip Pro+. iQOO Neo7 has a center-punched Samsung E5 flexible straight screen, a rear ring + square module camera, and will also support 120W super-fast flash charging with a large built-in 5000mAh battery.

The new iQOO Neo7 is expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate FHD screen, a 50MP IMX766V main camera, optical fingerprint recognition, linear motors, NFC and IR remote control.

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iQOO Neo 7 will officially debut on October 20th

The Chinese tech giant has confirmed that the iQOO Neo 7 smartphone will launch in China officially on October 20th, 2022. The presence of MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset has also been confirmed officially. Moreover, reliable tipster Panda has said that it will feature a 5000mAh battery with support for 120W fast wired charging.

This is a notable upgrade as compared to the 80W wired charging present on its predecessor. There won’t be any support for wireless charging. Anyway, the expected list of specifications includes a 6.78-inches FullHD+ resolution display with up to 120Hz high refresh rate support.

Also read; iQOO Neo7 will come with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 + with Independent Display Chip Pro+

The handset may include a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera lens, a 13-megapixel secondary ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto portrait lens. More details about the smartphone are awaited. The official launch event will throw light on the specifications and price of the device.

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Already we have seen from previous leaks that this device will use the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor. We also know that the rear design of this coming midrange flagship device will be somewhat similar to that of its predecessor. Its camera department might as well hold a 50MP main camera sensor with support for OIS for more stable pictures. Our sources also tell us that this device will run Android 13 out of the box.

Read also: iQOO Neo 7 hands-on image and camera sample appears on the internet ahead of the product launch.

For its basic specifications, this device will pack features that will make it a good competitor among Android flagship devices. The memory capacity of this device will boast 12GB worth of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. Its 6.56-inch screen type with be AMOLED supporting a 120Hz of refresh rate for snappy response to screen controls.

On October 20, this device will make its appearance in the Chinese smartphone market before making its way to other regions. Pricing of this device will be made available during the launch event to take place in a few days. We expect this device to find its pricing under the $650 price point, all its specifications will be available in a few days.

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We understand that this device will launch with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ and the camera sample shows off the processor’s imaging power. The main camera of this device will likely hold a 50MP sensor with OIS support for taking stable and glitch-free pictures. This is the Sony IMX766V sensor that made its debut on the Honor 70 series, and from the sample below we can see a crisp picture with attention to detail.

Read also: iQOO Z6 lite launched with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor; specifications, price.

From the alleged hands-on image above, we can see that this device will launch with a design similar to its predecessor, the iQOO Neo 6 series. The camera cutout will hold a triple rear camera setup along with what seems to be an additional sensor. From the image, we can identify blue to be one of the colour options this device will launch, with others will be black and orange.

Additionally, the iQOO Neo 7 will launch with up to 12GB of RAM to support the MediaTek flagship processor it’d use. Although not official, our sources say that this device will also make use of a 6.56-inch AMOLED screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The battery capacity will be 4700mAh and the charging speed will be 120W to fully charge the battery in under a few minutes.

The coming device will succeed the iQOO Neo 6 series, which uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in its Chinese variant. We expect the coming Neo 7 entry to bring improvements in performance and camera ability to the iQOO Neo line-up. The launch date, pricing, and availability of this device will be available in the coming days.

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According to digital blogger @DigitalChat today, the iQOO Neo7 will feature a new FHD+ resolution 120Hz refresh rate eye protection gaming straight screen, 50MP IMX766V main camera, and 120W dual-cell fast charging, switching the processor from the previous Tiangui 9000 to Tiangui 9000+. In addition, it will also be equipped with optical fingerprint recognition, linear motor, NFC and infrared remote control functions.

For the release time, the blogger said that the iQOO Neo7 release is a bit late, but combined with the blogger yesterday, the latest should not be more than October this year.

The blogger had previously revealed that although the primary camera of the iQOO Neo7 has been upgraded, but the secondary camera will be a little worse than its predecessor, roughly refer to the cost performance Snapdragon 8 + models. In this regard, some users speculated that, given that the previous generation of iQOO Neo6 was 64MP main camera with optical stabilization + 13MP + 2MP, so this iQOO Neo7 may be 50MP main camera with optical stabilization + 8MP + 2MP.

iQOO Neo6 was released on April 13 this year, starting at 2799 yuan. It is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip + LPDDR5 memory + overclocked UFS 3.1 flash memory, with 6.62-inch 2400×1080 AMOLED straight screen, Samsung E4 light-emitting material, 120Hz refresh rate. Equipped with 4700mAh dual-cell battery and supports 80W fast charging.

In terms of image, iQOO Neo6 has 64MP (S5KGW1P, OIS) main camera + 12MP (S5K3L6, 116°) super wide angle + 2MP (GC02M1B) black and white triple camera on the rear and 16MP (S5K3P9) selfie camera on the front.

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iQOO Neo 7 and new iQOO Z6 are on the way!

According to the known tipster Digital Chat Station, the successor of iQOO Neo 6 is on the way to launch. And it will be powered by the MediaTek Dimesnity 9000+ flagship chipset. Even though the marketing name of the device hasn’t been confirmed yet, we expect it to launch as “iQOO Neo 7.” Moreover, we are still unclear whether the iQOO Neo 7 will launch in the global market or not. More details are awaiting about the device.

Coming down to the upcoming new mode of iQOO Z6, CNMO has reported that iQOO is preparing for the launch of the iQOO Z6 smartphone in new configurations. It will be the same as iQOO Z6 but with some major to minor tweaks done here and there. The report also claims that it will have an upgraded 80W fast charging support.

Also Read: iQOO 10 series launched with 200W charging; Price, specifications

However, on the other hand, the quality of the display has been downgraded from AMOLED on Z6 to IPS LCD on the new one. But the refresh rate of the display has been increased to 120Hz for a seamless experience. It has been further saying that it will be powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series chipset. Rest other specifications are expected to be the same. However, we don’t have any official information on the product yet, so take it as a pinch of salt only.

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