iQOO Neo 9 vs iQOO 12 5G
Here you can compare iQOO Neo 9 and iQOO 12 5G. Comparing iQOO Neo 9 vs iQOO 12 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO Neo 9 stands against iQOO 12 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO Neo 9 is ₹26,990 and for iQOO 12 5G is ₹49,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jun 05, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO Neo 9 | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Price | ₹26,990 | ₹49,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 67 / 100 | 76 / 100 Better Specs |
| Weight | 190 g Lighter | 203.7 g |
General
| Model | Neo 9 | 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 27, 2023 | November 07, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.7 x 163.5 x 8 mm | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 203.7 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Legend, Alpha |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1.07B) | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.43% | ~ 89.6% |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM) | HDR10+, P3 Color Gamut, 3000nits Brightness, 2160Hz High frequency PWM dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n40/n41(160MHz)/n77/n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NSA: n1/n3/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.57 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚, AF |
| Camera Sensor | IMX920 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Napshot, Night Scene, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie, 50 Million, Panorama, Ultra-Clear Document, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro,Pro Video, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure,Astro,Tilt Shift,Fish eye | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 4 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W FlashCharge | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
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