iQOO 12 5G with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 120W fast charging, 144Hz display launched in India: price, specs

HIGHLIGHTS

• iQOO 12 5G becomes the first phone in the country to arrive with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
• The phone comes with an LTPO AMOLED display, up to 512GB storage, Android 14 OS, 120W fast charging support, and a large 5,000mAh battery capacity.
• iQOO 12 price in India starts at Rs 52,999.

After launching in China and select global markets, iQOO 12 has finally made its way to India. It is the first phone in the country to arrive with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and is claimed to offer big improvements with regards to performance and gaming as well. iQOO 12 comes with an LTPO AMOLED display, up to 512GB storage, Android 14 OS, 120W fast charging support, and a large 5,000mAh battery capacity.

Check out the complete price and specifications of the phone.

iQOO 12 price in India, sale

• iQOO 12 price in India isRs 52,999 for the 12GB + 256GB version and Rs 57,999 for the 16GB + 512GB model.
• The company is offering a Rs 3,000 instant discount through an ICICI Bank card or customers can avail of an additional up to Rs 5,000 exchange bonus.
• The handset comes in White and Black colour options and will be on sale via Amazon in the country.
• Users who purchased the priority pass can buy the phone on December 13th at 12 PM IST, while the open sale will start on December 14th at 12 PM IST.
• The company is offering a 6-month additional warranty and a 9-month no-cost EMI offer.

iQOO 12 specifications

• Display: iQOO 12 sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with 2800 × 1260 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, 144Hz variable refresh rate, up to 1400 nits brightness, 3000 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM dimming and a punch-hole cutout.
• Processor: The handset is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with Adreno GPU.
• Besides the Snapdragon chip, the handset houses a dedicated Q1 chipset to improve the gaming experience and frame rates.
• RAM/Storage: The chipset is paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
• OS: The phone runs on Android 14-based OriginOS 4.0 custom skin out of the box.
• Cameras: iQOO 12 features a 50MP Omnivision OV50H primary sensor with f/1.68 aperture, OIS, and LED flash, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle Samsung JN1 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, and a 64MP 3x telephoto camera with f/2.57 aperture, OIS, and up to 100x digital zoom. There is a dedicated V3 imaging chip. The phone houses a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
• Battery: The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
• Others: There is an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio and others.
• Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C.

iQOO 11 vs iQOO 12: Upgrades

iQOO 12 is a significant upgrade over the iQOO 11. Here are some of the notable improvements.

• Firstly, we get the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, in place of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This should result in performance gains in addition to gaming, camera, and overall improvements.
• The 13MP 2x telephoto lens is being replaced with a large 64MP 3x telephoto camera. This should result in better zoom photos and better quality ones too.
• With the iQOO 12, we get a 512GB storage option in India as well.
• As for connectivity, we get Wi-Fi 7 instead of Wi-Fi 6 on the iQOO 11, there is Bluetooth 5.4 instead of Bluetooth 5.3.

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

• For iQOO 12 5G, users must visit iQOO.com or Amazonand buy a priority pass.
• The priority passes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Users purchasing the iQOO 12 will get a free Vivo TWS earbuds valued at Rs 2,999.

iQOO is all set to unveil the iQOO 12 in India on December 12th. Before the official launch, iQOO has initiated pre-booking orders for the iQOO 12, beginning today. The pre-booking option is exclusively available through Amazon and the iQOO Store in India.

 

It is worth noting that the iQOO 12 was introduced alongside the iQOO 12 Pro in China last month. Here’s more about the exclusive freebies and discounts offered to people who pre-book the iQOO 12 5G in India.

iQOO 12 5G pre-booking details

• To pre-book the iQOO 12 5G, users must visit iQOO.com or Amazonand buy a priority pass costing Rs 999.
• iQOO emphasises that this priority passes for the iQOO 12 are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The Rs 999 spent on purchasing the iQOO 12 priority pass is refundable, according to the company.

• The iQOO 12 priority pass will be up for grabs starting today at 12 noon exclusively on Amazon and the iQOO Store.
• Users have until December 7th to buy the iQOO 12 priority pass, but it is recommended to make the purchase today due to the limited availability of passes.
• Users purchasing the iQOO 12 will get a free Vivo TWS earbuds valued at Rs 2,999

iQOO 12 5G specifications

• Display:iQOO 12 5G comes with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display, boasting a high 144Hz refresh rate and an impressive peak brightness of 3000 nits.
• Chipset:The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, ensuring efficient and powerful performance.
• Rear cameras:In the camera department, the iQOO 12 5G features a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera capable of 3x optical zoom and an astounding 100x digital zoom.
• Selfie camera:For selfies, the iQOO 12 5G houses a 16MP front camera.
• Storage:The device offers ample storage options, with a maximum of 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage.
• OS:On the software side, it runs on Android 14 with the customised OriginOS 4.0 skin.
• Battery:The iQOO 12 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging technology.

iQOO 12 5G price (expected)

The exact pricing details are not known. However, as per a recent report, the upcoming iQOO 12 5G will be priced under Rs 60,000 in India. A tipster recently said that the iQOO 12 5G is expected to be priced at Rs 56,999, and there’s a possibility it could fall within the range of Rs 53,000 to Rs 55,000.

The device is anticipated to be available in two variants, offering configurations of 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage, potentially starting from Rs 56,999. In China, the iQOO 12 begins at CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs 45,800) for the base model equipped with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.