iQOO Neo 12 has better RAM than iQOO 16R. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Neo 12 has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than iQOO 16R which has resolution of 2750 x 1260. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO Neo 12 | iQOO 16R |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 59990 | Rs. 79990 |
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 February 24th, 2027 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO 16R is Rs. 79990.
iQOO Neo 12 has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to iQOO 16R's 6.59 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. iQOO Neo 12 has display density of 514 PPI & iQOO 16R has only 459 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO Neo 12 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than iQOO 16R's ~ 90.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
iQOO Neo 12's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 16R's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
iQOO Neo 12 has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to iQOO 16R's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. iQOO 16R will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Neo 12's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 17.
| Name | iQOO Neo 12 | iQOO 16R |
| General | ||
| Model | V2618A | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 28, 2026 | February 24th, 2027 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 163.4 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Gray | |
| 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 | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 514 PPI | ~ 459 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 90.5% |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 2200 nits (HBM) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | Eyecare Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| 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 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,484,218 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS | GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| 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 (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | Origin OS 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 10000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 100W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |