iQOO Neo 12 vs iQOO 16
Quick Comparison
Both iQOO Neo 12 and iQOO 16 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Neo 12 has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than iQOO 16 which has resolution of 3168 x 1440. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO Neo 12 | iQOO 16 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.85 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8400 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 59990 | Rs. 99999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 28, 2026. The Expected cost of iQOO Neo 12 is Rs. 59990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 29, 2026. The Expected cost of iQOO 16 is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
iQOO Neo 12 has screen size of 6.83 inches which falls short to iQOO 16's 6.85 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. iQOO Neo 12 has display density of 514 PPI & iQOO 16 has only 508 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO Neo 12 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than iQOO 16's ~ 90.5%. iQOO Neo 12 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 16 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. iQOO 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Neo 12's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 17.
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Full Comparison
| Name | iQOO Neo 12 | iQOO 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | V2618A | V2606A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM/Nano+eSIM/Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 28, 2026 | September 29, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 163.4 x 8.5 mm | 76.9 x 163.8 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 229.8 g |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Gray | Dark Blue, Silver, Chasing the Light |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 185 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 514 PPI | ~ 508 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 90.5% |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 2200 nits (HBM) | 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Display Dimming | 3300Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR6 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,484,218 (Total) (v11) | 4,865,546 (Total) (v11) |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Cooling Fan | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | OriginOS 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance | |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 8400 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |