iQOO Neo 12

iQOO Neo 12 Launch in India

iQOO Neo 12 was launched in China on October 28, 2026, as a successor to the iQOO Neo 11. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and gets the iQOO Q3 gaming chip with an active cooling fan. The phone features a 6.83-inch 2K OLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate and packs a 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging. To know more about the iQOO Neo 12, check out all the details here.

iQOO Neo 12 Price in India 

iQOO Neo 12 price is CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 60,000). This price is for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, with an introductory price of CNY 3,999. The 16GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 512GB and 16GB RAM + 512GB models have first-sale prices of CNY 4,599, CNY 4,899 and CNY 5,299, respectively. The top-end 16GB RAM + 1TB variant costs CNY 6,299 during the first sale.

The phone comes in Zhengfeng, Frost Blade Blue and Shadow Black colours.

FAQs

When was the iQOO Neo 12 officially launched?

iQOO Neo 12 was launched in China on October 28, 2026.

What are the main features of the iQOO Neo 12?

iQOO Neo 12 main features include a 6.83-inch 2K OLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 50-megapixel Sony main camera with OIS, a 9,000mAh battery and 100W wired charging. It also gets an active cooling fan, an iQOO Q3 gaming chip and IP68 and IP69 ratings.

When is the best time to buy the iQOO Neo 12 in India for the lowest price?

The best time to buy the iQOO Neo 12 in India would be during major sales such as Diwali offers, Flipkart Big Billion Days, Amazon Great Indian Festival or iQOO promotional sales. Bank discounts, exchange offers and launch deals could also reduce the effective price.

Where can I buy the iQOO Neo 12 at the best price?

iQOO Neo 12 sales channels in India have not been confirmed yet. More details are expected once iQOO announces the India launch.

What is the expected price of the iQOO Neo 12 in India?

iQOO Neo 12 starts at CNY 4,199, roughly Rs. 60,000, for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The India price has not been announced yet.

iQOO Neo 12 Design

iQOO Neo 12 has a flat design and comes in Zhengfeng, Frost Blade Blue and Shadow Black colour options. The phone measures 8.5mm to 8.67mm in thickness and weighs between 225g and 229g, depending on the variant. It also gets IP68 and IP69 ratings, along with separate IPX8 and IPX9 protection for the fan air channel. Other features include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, symmetrical dual speakers and an X-axis linear motor.

iQOO Neo 12 Display

iQOO Neo 12 features a 6.83-inch flat OLED display with a 2K resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels. The screen supports a 185Hz refresh rate, 500Hz touch sampling rate and up to 5,000Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate. It offers up to 4,500 nits local peak brightness, 2,200 nits full-screen peak brightness and a minimum brightness of 1 nit. The display also supports circular polarisation 2.0 and comes with a dedicated 2K 185Hz display driver chip.

iQOO Neo 12 Performance

iQOO Neo 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and supports up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. It also gets the iQOO Q3 gaming chip, which supports features such as 2K super resolution, frame interpolation and ray tracing. An active 59-blade cooling fan and an 8,200mm² 3D vapour chamber are included for thermal management. The phone runs Android 17-based OriginOS 7 and also features dual gaming Wi-Fi enhancement chips and a dedicated touch chip.

iQOO Neo 12 Camera

iQOO Neo 12 features a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary sensor. The main camera has a 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS and CIPA 4.5 stabilisation. It is paired with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. On the front, the phone has a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The camera also offers 23mm, 35mm and 50mm portrait modes along with a super macro mode.

iQOO Neo 12 Battery

iQOO Neo 12 packs a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging. It also supports 55W PPS, 44W UFCS and 18W PD charging. The phone features bypass charging through Direct Drive Power 2.0, which is designed for gaming while connected to a charger.

iQOO Neo 12 Verdict

iQOO Neo 12 is a good choice if gaming performance and battery life are your top priorities. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 185Hz 2K OLED display, active cooling fan, and 9,000mAh battery make it a strong gaming phone. The camera is also good enough for everyday use. However, its heavy weight and USB 2.0 port are drawbacks. Overall, it is worth considering if you want a gaming-focused phone with flagship-level performance.