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iQOO's upcoming Snapdragon-powered phone pairs 2K resolution with a 185Hz refresh rate for the first time

The iQOO Neo 12 is set to be a gaming monster with an impressive spec sheet
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The iQOO Neo 12 is set to be a gaming monster with an impressive spec sheet
Leaker Digital Chat Station has shared specifications for the upcoming iQOO Neo 12, pointing to a Qualcomm flagship chipset, a high-refresh-rate display and active cooling hardware.

According to Digital Chat Station, iQOO's upcoming performance-focused device, the iQOO Neo 12, will continue to feature a 2K display, a signature of the iQOO Neo series. The panel will run at a 185Hz refresh rate, giving the upcoming phone a display with both a high resolution and a high refresh rate. The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm's last-generation silicon, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with a separate gaming-focused chip, the Q3. The leak also describes an active cooling fan and a battery supporting 100W wired charging.

iQOO Neo 12 specifications detailed in Digital Chat Station's Weibo post

iQOO has officially teased the Neo 12 through a Weibo post featuring the device's rear camera housing under its signature "Monster Inside" branding and confirming an active cooling component. The post also includes a preorder promotion offering bundled accessories and trade-in credit ahead of the phone's full announcement. iQOO has not confirmed a release date, pricing, or full specifications for the Neo 12, though, according to Digital Chat Station, we can expect the phone to launch this October.

The official iQOO Neo 12 teaser
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The official iQOO Neo 12 teaser
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Bùi Giang, 2026-10-10 (Update: 2026-10-10)