The iQOO Neo12 has officially landed in China as the newest gaming-focused flagship from the brand, headlined by a massive 9,000mAh battery, a fast 185Hz AMOLED display, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
iQOO’s latest Neo-series smartphone features an integrated active cooling fan. The custom 59-blade fan is said to improve airflow by around 10 percent, while a large 3D Ice Dome vapor chamber further enhances thermal efficiency.
On the front, the Neo12 sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED panel developed by Visionox. It uses p-TSF technology and delivers a 185Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, and up to 2,200 nits of peak brightness. A dedicated display chip manages visual processing.
The phone also includes iQOO’s in-house Q3 gaming chip, which enables ray tracing in supported games, provides 2K resolution upscaling, and offers frame-rate interpolation for smoother visuals.
For photography, the iQOO Neo12 is equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX921 main rear sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera. A 16MP front-facing sensor handles selfies.
Powering the device is a large 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging. Additional features include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, an infrared sensor, IP69 certification, and stereo speakers.
The iQOO Neo12 is available in Contender, Frost Blade Blue, and Shadow Black color options.
It is already on sale in China, starting at CNY 4,199 ($630) for the 12GB/256GB model. The 12GB/512GB variant is priced at CNY 4,899 ($735), while the 16GB/256GB option costs CNY 4,599 ($690). A 16GB/512GB configuration is available for CNY 5,299 ($825), and the 16GB/1TB model sells for CNY 6,299 ($945).
