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iQOO Neo12

Pipino Power Rating 4.0/5
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 plus iQOO Q3 gaming chip
  • 6.83-inch 2K AMOLED, up to 185Hz in supported games
  • 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging
  • 17mm active cooling fan with 3D vapour chamber
  • IP68/IP69 rating, even with a built-in fan
Price in PHP · from≈ ₱42,22512GB + 256GB

PH launch not confirmed

Prices checked Oct 29, 2026

Display6.83 inches · 185Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Main camera50MP
Battery9,000mAh · 100W
RAM / Storage12GB LPDDR5X / 256GB UFS 4.1

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At a glance

The iQOO Neo12 is available now (released October 28, 2026). It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, has a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate, packs a 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging and uses a 50MP main camera. A Philippine launch for the iQOO Neo12 has not been confirmed yet. Price from ≈ ₱42,225.

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Launch

Announced2026, October 28
ReleasedOctober 28, 2026
StatusAvailable
Philippines availabilityUnconfirmed

Body

Dimensions163.4 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm
Weight225 g, 226 g Frostblade Blue, 229 g Contender
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic or glass back, built-in cooling fan
Water resistanceIP68/IP69, fan module IPX8/IPX9
ColorsSwift Shadow Black, Frostblade Blue, Contender (silver-white special edition)

Display

TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, HDR, 1000 nits (typ), 2200 nits (HBM)
Size6.83 inches
Resolution3200 x 1440 pixels (~514 ppi)
Refresh rate185Hz, in supported games
Peak brightness2,200 nits (peak)

Platform

Operating systemAndroid 17, OriginOS 7
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Process3 nm
CPUOcta-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 840

Memory

RAM12GB LPDDR5X, 16GB
Storage256GB UFS 4.1, 512GB, 1TB
Memory card slotNo

Cameras

Main50MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide8MP, f/2.2
Camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video8K, 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera16MP, f/2.5
Selfie video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS
NFCYes
Infrared portYes
FM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery and Charging

Capacity9,000mAh, 8,820mAh rated minimum
TypeSilicon-carbon (5th-gen silicon anode), single cell, bypass charging
Wired charging100W, 44W UFCS, 55W PPS
Wireless chargingNo
Reverse chargingYes, wired reverse charging

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Prices around the world

ChinaCNY
12GB + 256GBLaunch price in China. No international pricing announced.¥4,399
16GB + 256GB¥4,799
12GB + 512GB¥5,099
16GB + 512GB¥5,499
16GB + 1TB¥6,499

Prices checked Oct 29, 2026.

Pros & Cons

What we like

  • 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging
  • 185Hz 2K AMOLED reaches 2,200 nits peak
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a dedicated Q3 gaming chip
  • Active cooling fan with IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance
  • Wi-Fi 7, NFC and an infrared blaster

What we don’t

  • No telephoto camera, only 50MP main and 8MP ultrawide
  • No wireless charging and no microSD slot
  • USB-C runs at USB 2.0 speed and there is no 3.5mm jack
  • China-only launch so far, with no global pricing
  • Entry price is about 69% above the Neo 11 launch price

The Pipino Verdict

The iQOO Neo12 is a gaming-first phone built around a huge 9,000mAh battery, a 185Hz 2K screen and an active cooling fan. It suits mobile gamers who want sustained performance more than camera versatility. This verdict is based on specs and brand data, not our own hands-on testing.

iQOO Neo12 in Frostblade Blue, silver and Swift Shadow Black, back angled viewiQOO Neo12 in Frostblade Blue and silver, front, back and side viewiQOO Neo12 in silver, camera module and fan close-up, angled view

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FAQ

How much is the iQOO Neo12 in the Philippines?

The price of the iQOO Neo12 starts at ≈ ₱42,225 (converted from the price in China, 12GB + 256GB). Prices checked Oct 29, 2026.

Does the iQOO Neo12 support 5G?

Yes. The iQOO Neo12 supports 5G (GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G).

What is the iQOO Neo12 battery and charging?

The iQOO Neo12 has a 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging. It has no wireless charging. Reverse charging: Yes, wired reverse charging.

When was the iQOO Neo12 released?

The iQOO Neo12 was released October 28, 2026 (announced 2026, October 28).

Is the iQOO Neo12 available in the Philippines?

A Philippine launch for the iQOO Neo12 has not been confirmed yet.