News in Short
- iQOO has launched the Neo 12 smartphone in China, succeeding the iQOO Neo 11.
- The phone starts at CNY 4,399 (approximately ₹63,000) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
- It features a 6.83-inch 2K Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 185Hz.
- The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset powers the phone, alongside a dedicated gaming chip and active cooling.
- A 9,000mAh battery supports 100W wired fast charging.
- The phone features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary camera with OIS and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera.
iQOO has launched the Neo 12 in China, expanding its performance-focused smartphone lineup. The new model succeeds the iQOO Neo 11 and combines a high-refresh-rate display with a large battery and flagship-class processing hardware.
The iQOO Neo 12 price starts at CNY 4,399 (approximately ₹63,000) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. The phone will be available through Vivo’s online store in China.
Here are the prices of all five configurations:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: CNY 4,399 (approximately ₹63,000)
- 16GB RAM + 256GB storage: CNY 4,799 (approximately ₹69,000)
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 5,099 (approximately ₹73,000)
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 5,499 (approximately ₹79,000)
- 16GB RAM + 1TB storage: CNY 6,499 (approximately ₹93,000)
The smartphone comes in three colour options: Contest, Shadow Black and Frost Blade Blue. The colour names are translated from Chinese.
iQOO has not announced an India launch date or Indian pricing. The prices above are approximate currency conversions, not confirmed Indian retail prices.
iQOO Neo 12 Specifications: Display and Performance
The iQOO Neo 12 features a 6.83-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2K resolution of 1,440 x 3,200 pixels. It supports a refresh rate of up to 185Hz, HDR content and a peak brightness of up to 2,200 nits.
The panel offers a pixel density of 514ppi and supports 1.07 billion colours. It also features an instantaneous touch sampling rate of up to 5,000Hz, which could benefit users who play touch-intensive games.
Under the hood, the phone runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The octa-core processor uses a 3nm manufacturing process and reaches clock speeds of up to 4.6GHz. Graphics duties are handled by the Adreno 840 GPU.
The handset also includes a Q3 gaming chip, up to 16GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. For thermal management, iQOO has added an active cooling fan and a 3D vapour chamber.
The cooling system reportedly offers a heat dissipation area of 8,200 square millimetres. These components are designed to help the phone manage demanding workloads and extended gaming sessions.
iQOO Neo 12 Camera Features
The iQOO Neo 12 features a dual rear camera setup. It includes a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony IMX921 sensor, an f/1.88 aperture and optical image stabilisation (OIS).
The main camera supports up to 20x digital zoom. An 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture handles wider scenes.
On the front, the phone features a 16-megapixel camera with an f/2.45 aperture for selfies and video calls. The handset supports video recording at up to 8K resolution at 30 frames per second.
However, camera performance will depend on image processing and shooting conditions. Real-world testing will help establish how the phone handles low-light photography, portraits and video stabilisation.
iQOO Neo 12 Battery and Connectivity
A 9,000mAh battery is one of the main highlights of the iQOO Neo 12. The phone supports 100W wired fast charging, although the supplied launch details do not specify the time required for a full charge.
The large battery could appeal to users who spend long hours gaming, streaming videos or using their phones throughout the day. Actual battery life will depend on display settings, network conditions and usage patterns.
For connectivity, the handset supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. It also includes a USB Type-C port and satellite navigation support through GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS.
Other features include an infrared blaster and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The phone also carries gravity, ambient light, proximity, gyroscope and electronic compass sensors.
The iQOO Neo 12 measures 163.42 x 75.89 x 8.5mm and weighs approximately 226g. It supports dual SIM functionality and runs OriginOS 7, based on Android 17.
Will the iQOO Neo 12 Launch in India?
For now, the iQOO Neo 12 launch is confirmed only for China. The company has not announced whether the smartphone will arrive in India or other international markets.
Its specifications place the device in the performance-focused segment, with a large battery, high-refresh-rate display and dedicated cooling hardware. The combination could appeal to users who prioritise gaming and sustained performance.
However, Indian buyers will need to wait for an official announcement before drawing conclusions about availability and pricing. The Chinese prices do not indicate what the phone might cost if it launches in India.
