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iQOO 12

Converted Price (USD)

≈ $635

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Processor

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Main Camera

50MP Main Camera with OIS

Display

6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED

Battery

5000 mAh Battery (120W Fast Charging)

Key Features & Connectivity

5G Supported

NFC Enabled

eSIM Support

Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready

Water Resistant

Headphone Jack

ColorsBlack, Red, White (Legend)

Water RatingIP64 dust and water resistant

Release DateNovember 14, 2023

OS Support3 Years OS, 4 Years Security

Made InChina

iQOO 12 Overview

The iQOO 12 is an iQOO smartphone released in November 2023 with a US reference price of $635. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, has a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, uses a 50MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 5000 mAh battery. It supports 5G.

General Information

Converted Price (USD)

≈ $635

Weight

203.7 g (7.16 oz)

Dimensions

163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm

Build

Glass front, aluminum frame, glass or vegan leather back

SIM

Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Water resistance

IP64 dust and water resistant

Made in

China

Variants

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Display

Display type

AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+

Screen size

6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1260 x 2800 pixels

Refresh rate

144Hz

Brightness

3000 nits (peak)

HDR

HDR10+

Protection

Scratch/drop-resistant glass

Pixel density

~453 ppi density

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

CPU

Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)

GPU

Adreno 750

Process

4 nm

RAM

12GB, 16GB

Storage

256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Storage type

UFS 4.0

Geekbench (single / multi)

2200 / 7100

Cooling

6K VC Four-Zone Cooling System

Rear Camera

CamerasTriple

Main50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS

Ultrawide50 MP, f/2.0, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF

Telephoto64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

MacroSupported via ultrawide

StabilizationOIS on Main and Periscope Telephoto

FlashDual-LED flash

Video8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS

Front Selfie Camera

Selfie camera16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)

HDRHDR

Portrait modeSupported

Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Capacity

5000 mAh

Wired charging

120W wired

Wireless charging

Not Supported

Reverse charging

Reverse wired charging

Charger in box

Yes (Included in retail box)

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Network & Connectivity

Supported

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band

Bluetooth

5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless

NFC

Yes (Supports contact payments)

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)

IR blaster

Yes (Built-in IR transceiver)

Headphone jack

No (Relies on USB-C or Bluetooth)

Sensors

Fingerprint

Under display, optical

Gyroscope

Yes (3-axis gyroscope)

Compass

Yes (Supports compass apps)

Accelerometer

Yes (Motion detection)

Face unlock

Yes

Software & AI

Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15), Funtouch 15 / OriginOS 4

Updates

3 Years OS, 4 Years Security

AI features

AI Night Vision, AI Super Resolution, Smart Erase

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AI photo editing

Supported (Expand and erase details)

Live translation

AI assistant

Supported (Intelligent voice assist)

Pros

• Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
• Beautiful 144Hz AMOLED display
• Impressive 64MP periscope zoom camera
• Blazing fast 120W wired charging

Cons

• Lacks wireless charging support
• Not officially released for the USA market

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the iQOO 12 work on USA cellular networks?

The iQOO 12 is not officially sold in the USA. Buyers must check network band compatibility with their specific carrier, as imported models may lack certain 5G or LTE frequencies.

What is the processor inside the iQOO 12?

It is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, providing phenomenal gaming and daily performance.

Does the iQOO 12 feature wireless charging?

No, the standard iQOO 12 does not support wireless charging, but it makes up for it with incredibly fast 120W wired charging.

Does the iQOO 12 have a good camera system?

Yes, it features a versatile triple-camera setup including a 50MP main sensor and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 3x optical zoom.

Is the iQOO 12 display good for gaming?

Absolutely. It sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a rapid 144Hz refresh rate, offering a buttery smooth visual experience.