iQOO has launched the Neo12 in China, adding a built-in cooling fan and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset to its latest smartphone. The device also features a 185Hz AMOLED display, a 9,000mAh battery, and 100W wired charging.
The iQOO Neo12 uses a custom 59-blade cooling fan that reportedly increases airflow by around 10%. It also features a large 3D Ice Dome vapor chamber to improve heat management during demanding tasks and gaming sessions.
The phone sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display developed by Visionox. The panel uses p-TSF technology and offers a 2K resolution, a 185Hz refresh rate, and up to 2,200 nits of peak brightness. A dedicated display chip handles display-related operations.
For gaming, iQOO has included its in-house Q3 chipset. It supports ray tracing in select games, 2K resolution upscaling, and frame-rate interpolation. These features are designed to improve graphics and deliver smoother gameplay.
The camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX921 main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultrawide camera. Meanwhile, a 16MP front camera handles selfies and video calls.
The Neo12 packs a 9,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging. Other features include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, an infrared sensor, stereo speakers, and an IP69 rating for protection against dust and water.
iQOO offers the Neo12 in Contender, Frost Blade Blue, and Shadow Black color options. The phone is already available to purchase in China through the company’s online store. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model starts at CNY 4,199 ($630). The 12GB/512GB and 16GB/256GB variants cost CNY 4,899 ($735) and CNY 4,599 ($690), respectively. The 16GB RAM and 512GB storage version is priced at CNY 5,299 ($825). Meanwhile, the top-end model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage costs CNY 6,299 ($945).
