iQOO Neo 12 vs Neo 11: Bigger 9,000mAh Battery, 185Hz Screen and a Cooling Fan
The iQOO Neo 12 is out in China from CNY 4,399 with a 9,000mAh battery, a 185Hz screen and a cooling fan. Here is how it differs from the Neo 11.
The iQOO Neo 12 launched in China on 28 October at a starting price of CNY 4,399. Compared with last year's Neo 11, the biggest changes are a 9,000mAh battery, a screen that runs at up to 185Hz and a built-in cooling fan. Here is what changes.
Neo 12 vs Neo 11: what changes
| iQOO Neo 11 (2025) | iQOO Neo 12 (launched 28 October) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with the Q3 gaming chip |
| Battery | 7,500mAh | 9,000mAh (20% bigger) |
| Screen refresh rate | 144Hz | Up to 185Hz |
| Cooling fan | No | Yes, plus an 8,200 sq mm vapour chamber |
| Charging | Not covered here | 100W wired |
| Peak brightness | Not covered here | 2,200 nits |
| Starting price in China | Not covered here | CNY 4,399 |
The jump in battery size is the most useful change for everyday use, and the Neo 12 charges at 100W. The fan matters mostly for long gaming sessions, because it should help the phone hold its speed for longer. iQOO also says more than 50 games run at 185fps natively, but that is the company's own claim and needs independent testing.
What stays modest
The cameras are not the focus. The Neo 12 has a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide and a 16MP front camera. The screen is a 6.83-inch flat AMOLED panel, and the phone supports Wi-Fi 7.
Price
The 12GB + 256GB version costs CNY 4,399, and the top 16GB + 1TB version costs CNY 6,499. iQOO has not announced an India launch. See our full iQOO Neo 12 launch article for all five versions, the full specifications and the India status.
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