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IQOO 12 Neo to Launch as IQOO 16R in India, But With a Catch!

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IQOO 12 Neo to Launch as IQOO 16R in India, But With a Catch!

iQOO’s upcoming Neo-series smartphone is generating interest with its flagship-level hardware, gaming-focused features, and large battery. However, Indian buyers may have to wait longer than expected, even if the device arrives under a different name. Vivo’s gaming subsidiary brand, iQOO, is gearing up to launch its next premium phone, the iQOO Neo 12, in China first after the iQOO 16 launch.

Reports suggest the iQOO Neo 12 may be rebranded and launched globally, including in India, as the iQOO 16R 5G. With the rebranding, the iQOO Neo 12, also known as the iQOO 16R, will come with an OLED front panel and solid hardware. However, there is a catch regarding the hardware. Here is what we know:

The iQOO Neo 12 is set to launch in China first. Some reports say certain international markets might get the phone under a different name: the iQOO 16R. The iQOO 16R. For India, this rebranding is especially interesting because iQOO hasn’t officially announced plans to bring the device here yet.

Timing is the question. Leaks suggest the iQOO 16R could reach India in 2027, possibly in late February or early March. Again, this is based on rumours, not any official announcement from iQOO.

The Chinese iQOO Neo 12 has already caught attention for its display and performance. IQOO confirmed it will feature a 2K OLED screen with a 185Hz refresh rate, powered by Visionox’s display tech.

The new iQOo phone also features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, putting it in the high-performance category for gaming and multitasking.


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