iQOO Neo 12 Launched in China with 9000mAh Battery, 185Hz Display
Vivo’s iQOO brand has launched the iQOO Neo 12 in China, featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 185Hz 2K OLED display, and a massive 9,000mAh battery. The smartphone also includes a dedicated Q3 gaming chip, an active cooling fan, and 100W fast charging.
iQOO Neo 12 Display and Design
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 features a 6.83-inch Visionox Sky Mirror 2K flat LTPS OLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate. The panel uses pTSF technology and peaks at 4,500 nits, while high-brightness mode (HBM) reaches 2,200 nits. It also supports 5,000Hz instantaneous touch sampling, targeting gamers who need responsive controls.
The phone has a flat design, a distinctive rear camera module, and three color options: black, light blue, and white. The black and light blue versions measure 8.5mm thick, while the white version measures 8.67mm. Their weights are 225 grams, 226 grams, and 229 grams, respectively.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Gaming Features
The iQOO Neo 12 runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with the company’s self-developed Q3 gaming chip. This combination supports demanding games and graphics-intensive workloads.
For thermal management, the smartphone features a built-in active cooling fan and an 8,200mm² vapor chamber cooling system. It also includes a dedicated display driver chip, touch chip, and Wi-Fi enhancement chip to support its gaming-focused hardware.
The device uses LPDDR5X Ultra RAM up to 9,600Mbps and UFS 4.1 storage. These components improve memory performance, app loading, and data transfer speeds.
50MP Sony IMX921 Main Camera
The iQOO Neo 12 features a dual rear camera setup led by a 50MP Sony IMX921 main sensor measuring 1/1.56 inches. The main camera supports CIPA 4.5-rated stabilization, according to the provided specifications. It also includes an 8MP ultra-wide camera with the OmniVision OV08D sensor, measuring 1/4 inch.
On the front, the smartphone features a 16MP selfie camera based on the GC16B3 sensor, measuring 1/3.1 inches. The camera system is designed to handle everyday photography, wide-angle shots, selfies, and video calls.
9000mAh Battery and 100W Charging
One of the iQOO Neo 12’s main highlights is its 9,000mAh battery. The phone supports 100W fast charging, combining a large battery capacity with high-speed charging. It also includes Bypass Charging 2.0, which can supply power directly to the system during supported usage scenarios to help manage battery heat.
Android 17, Connectivity and Features
The iQOO Neo 12 runs Android 17 with OriginOS 7. It includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an infrared blaster, and a USB 2.0 port. Other features include IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and symmetrical dual speakers with a reported 1511 configuration.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Prices
The iQOO Neo 12 is priced at CNY 4,399 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant in China, expected to be ৳82,000 in Bangladesh. The company has introduced the phone with flagship-level processing hardware, a high-refresh-rate OLED display, dedicated gaming features, and a large battery. The provided information does not specify pricing and availability in other markets.
