If you have been searching for a reliable upper-mid smartphone in Pakistan's crowded market, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB is one device our StoriesKettle reviewers believe is worth your serious attention at PKR 138,722.
Display
StoriesKettle's display testing for the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB 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
According to StoriesKettle's camera evaluation, the 50MP rear camera on the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB is a genuine highlight. We ran it through the classic Pakistani test scenarios: food photography at a dhaba, group selfies at an outdoor gathering, and night shots in dimly lit streets. The results confirmed that this camera punches above its price class. Low-light shots retain detail without excessive noise — something budget phones almost always struggle with.
Performance & Storage
Under the hood, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 12GB 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
In StoriesKettle's assessment, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB's 5160mAh power cell is one of its most competitive features. We tested battery drain specifically during video streaming — a popular activity in Pakistan — and found the phone lasted significantly longer than several more expensive competitors in the same test. The battery also handles heat well; even after a two-hour session of GPS navigation during Karachi summer, battery health remained stable without the phone becoming uncomfortably warm.
StoriesKettle Verdict & Price in Pakistan
After two weeks of testing, StoriesKettle concludes that the iQOO Neo 9 Pro 256GB is one of the stronger options at PKR 138,722 in Pakistan's current market. Its 59/100 overall score places it ahead of several competing devices we have recently evaluated. We particularly recommend it for students, professionals, and everyday users who need a dependable phone that handles Pakistani usage patterns — heavy social media, long battery days, and decent cameras for documenting daily life.