iQOO 12
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Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
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Display 6.78" 144Hz AMOLED
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Battery 5000mAh 120W
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Camera 50MP + 64MP Telephoto
Compare iQOO 12
Key specs at a glance
iQOO 12: At a Glance
iQOO 12 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 50 MP main camera and a 5000 mAh battery.
Release Status
Available. Released 2023, December 12
RAM & Storage
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0)
Operating System
Android 14, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China)
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
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Resolution
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
Dimensions & Weight
163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm | 203.7 g
Display
6.78" 144Hz AMOLED - AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Processor (SoC)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Rear Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF
Battery & Charging
5000 mAh
Specs
Network
| Technology | Not specified |
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| 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 | Not specified |
| 3G Network | Not specified |
| 4G Network | Not specified |
| 5G Network | Not specified |
| Speed | Not specified |
LAUNCH
| Announced | Not specified |
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| Status | Available. Released 2023, December 12 |
BODY
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm |
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| Weight | 203.7 g |
| Build | Not specified |
| SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Not specified |
| Water Resistant | Not specified |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.78" 144Hz AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Not specified |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 14, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) |
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| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 750 |
MEMORY
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Not specified |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF |
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| Camera Features | Not specified |
| Video | Not specified |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
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| Features | Not specified |
| Video | Not specified |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
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| 3.5mm jack | Not specified |
COMMS
| WLAN | Not specified |
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| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Not specified |
| Positioning | Not specified |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Not specified |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Not specified |
| Radio | Not specified |
| USB | Not specified |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Not specified |
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BATTERY
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | 5000 mAh |
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| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Not specified |
| Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. | Not specified |
MISC
| Colors | Not specified |
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| Model | iQOO 12 |
| SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | Not specified |
| SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | Not specified |
| Price | $650.00 |
TESTS
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2,150,000+ | GeekBench 6: 7,200 (Multi-core) |
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| Display | Not specified |
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
| Battery (new) | Not specified |
Reasons to Buy (Pros)
- Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
- Excellent 144Hz gaming display
- Surprisingly great cameras with periscope zoom
- 120W incredibly fast charging
Reasons to Avoid (Cons)
- Funtouch OS contains bloatware
- No wireless charging
- Design is a bit generic
The iQOO 12 is a powerhouse designed primarily for gamers, offering uncompromised flagship performance, a remarkably smooth display, and blazing-fast charging speeds.
Specs verified against official manufacturer data.
Uncompromised Performance
Powered by the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and paired with a dedicated “Q1” display chip, this phone handles the most demanding games at maximum settings without dropping frames. The vapor chamber cooling system ensures it stays cool under pressure.
Display and Charging
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display supports an incredibly fast 144Hz refresh rate, crucial for competitive gaming. The 5000mAh battery charges from 0 to 100% in under 30 minutes thanks to the 120W charger.
Cameras
Unlike many gaming phones, the iQOO 12 features a genuinely excellent camera system, including a 50MP main sensor and a highly capable 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
Regional Pricing and Availability
The iQOO 12 is targeted for a Asia / India Release. Below is the expected regional pricing based on launch data and converted estimates:
| Region | Expected Price |
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| United States (USD) | ~$650 |
| Europe (EUR) | ~€618 |
| United Kingdom (GBP) | ~£520 |
| India (INR) | ~₹54,275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the iQOO 12 better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for gaming?
In terms of raw frame rates and cooling, they are very similar since they use the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, but the iQOO 12 offers a faster 144Hz screen and is significantly cheaper.
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