iQOO 12 becomes first phone to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 globally: price, specifications

HIGHLIGHTS

• iQOO 12 has been launched in three markets globally.
• It will be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered phone to launch in India.
• iQOO 12 is launching in India on December 12th.
• iQOO 12series launched in China last month, and it has now made its global debut. The smartphone has been launched in three global markets — Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. With this, the iQOO 12 becomes the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone to launch globally. Notably, it will also be India’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 when it arrives on December 12th.

• iQOO 12 global prices revealed
• iQOO 12 is priced at 27,900 THB (Rs 66,000 approx) for the sole 16GB + 512GB variant in Thailand. In Malaysia, the smartphone has a price tag of RM 3,999, which translates to roughly Rs 71,300. Indonesia is the latest market where the iQOO 12 was announced, and it costs IDR 10,999,000 (Rs 58,900 approx). In all three markets, only the 16GB + 512GB variant has been launched. The smartphone is available in two colour options of black and white.

iQOO 12 is scheduled to launch in India on December 12th, and it’s reportedly going to cost Rs 52,999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 16GB + 512GB is tipped to cost Rs 57,999 in India. will also be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered phone in India, and the first non-Pixel phone with Android 14. iQOO 12specifications, features

• Display:  features a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits of peak brightness, and 2160Hz PWM Dimming.
• Processor:Under the hood runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with a dedicated Q1 chip as well.
• RAM and storage:The smartphone comes with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
• Rear cameras: houses a 50MP 1/1.3-inch primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x zoom and 100x digital zoom.
• Front camera:The smartphone sports a 16MP front camera for selfies.
• Software:On the software front, the iQOO 12 runs on Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 custom skin on top.
• Battery, charging:The  flagship packs a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

Key Specs

iQOO 12 5G

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 12 GBProcessor

6.78 inches (17.22 cm)Display

50 MP + 50 MP + 64 MPRear camera

16 MPSelfie camera

5000 mAhBattery

• The iQOO 12 Indian variant has appeared on the Google Play Console listing with the I2220 model number.
• The Google Play Console shows the phone will pack 16GB RAM, Android 14 OS, and an FHD+ display.
• iQOO 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

iQOO 12 is scheduled to launch in India on December 12th and will be the first flagship in the country with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The phone made its debut in China last month alongside the  Pro. However, it appears only the standard  will be landing in the country. Now, the  Indian variant has appeared on the Google Play Console listing with some key details.

iQOO 12 Indian variant’s details on Google Play Console

• The iQOO 12’s Indian variant has appeared on the Google Play Console listing, as spotted by MySmartPrice, with the I2220 model number.

• The Google Play Console shows the phone will pack 16GB RAM, Android 14 OS, and an FHD+ display with 1260 x 2800 pixels resolution.
• The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with Adreno 830 GPU.  

iQOO 12 price in India (leaked) 

iQOO 12 will be available in two models in the country: 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. These are tipped to cost Rs 52,999 and Rs 57,999, respectively.

The device is already up for pre-booking in India via iQOO.com or Amazon. Customers need to buy a priority pass at Rs 999. The company says that these passes are limited and will be available on a first-come first-served basis.

iQOO 12 specifications

• Processor: The is equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with Adreno GPU.
• There is also a dedicated Q1 chip to enhance the gaming experience and improve frame rates.
• Display: The phone packs a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, and 3000 nits peak brightness.
• Cameras: The features a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x zoom and 100x digital zoom.
• There is a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
• OS: The  runs on Android 14 with OriginOS 4.0 custom skin on top.
• iQOO 12 Battery: The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
• RAM/Storage: Up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
• Others: There is an in-screen fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio, and aptX HD.