iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand, has launched India’s First Smartphone with Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 with Supercomputing Chip Q1 – iQOO 12 in India today. iQOO 12 takes inspiration from BMW M Motorsport to deliver an unrivaled and breathtaking flagship experience.
iQOO 12 packs cutting edge performance complemented by a sophisticated design using top-tier materials. The device is equipped with a high-definition 144Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP + 50MP + 64MP Legendary triple rear camera system with India’s first 3000nits peak brightness display in a smartphone, and immersive gaming features, elevating the standards of the mobile gaming experience.
Priced at INR 52,999 (Effective Price: INR 49,999) for 12GB+256GB and INR 57,999 (Effective Price: INR 54,999) for the 16GB+512GB variant. Priority Pass consumers can exclusively complete their purchase of iQOO 12 from 13th December, which is 24 hours before the sale goes live. The iQOO 12 will be available for purchase starting 14th December 2023 on iQOO e-store and Amazon.in from 12PM onwards in two color options – Legend and Alpha.
Commenting on the launch of the flagship smartphone, Nipun Marya, CEO – iQOO India said, “At iQOO, we are dedicated to bringing the latest mobile technologies to meet evolving consumer needs, and we take pride in being one of the few brands with all smartphones launched in 2022 and 2023 rated above 4-stars on Amazon.in*. With the iQOO 12, an ultimate dual chip smartphone that packs unparalleled power with India’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the Supercomputing Chip Q1 and excellent camera system capabilities in an elegant design, we aim to continue adding such high-performance products to the array. The iQOO 12 shows our strong commitment to making great products, loved by our consumers and the fantastic response, with priority passes selling out in just 9 hours, shows their support. We are grateful for the enthusiasm of our users and remain committed to pushing the boundaries of technology to provide an unparalleled experience.”
Ranjit Babu, Director, Wireless and Televisions, Amazon India – “We at Amazon.in, in collaboration with iQOO, are thrilled to introduce India’s First Snapdragon®️ 8 Gen 3 Smartphone with Supercomputing Chip Q1 in the much-awaited iQOO 12. This power packed device not only redefines benchmarks in performance but also showcases cutting-edge design and camera performance. Today’s launch underscores our dedication to delivering customers an unmatched selection from top brands across price points catering to performance hungry customers. The iQOO 12 will be available for purchase starting 14th Dec on Amazon.in, India’s most preferred online smartphone destination*.
*Among online buyers as per Counterpoint Pre-festive Season Smartphone Survey
iQOO 12 features the all-new Android 14 based on Funtouch OS. It comes with all the benefits introduced in the new Android version, with a unique iQOO twist to deliver an enhanced, always-smooth user experience. iQOO 12 will be the first non-Pixel smartphone to give Android 14 out of the box. The OS integration in iQOO 12 will ensure the device comes with no hot apps or games. Further, iQOO 12 will also offer consumers with 3+4 years of android and security updates.
Flagship Performance
As one of the very first smartphones in India to feature the industry leading Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, iQOO 12 harnesses the performance advantages of a new processor architecture manufactured using the latest 4nm technology. Coupled with a custom Supercomputing Chip Q1 that further enhances in-game performance, fast memory, and lightning quick flash storage, iQOO stands unopposed in terms of gaming prowess. The smartphone is supported by an advanced core architecture of 1+5+2 CPU and stable chip function that allows flagship level performance. It is further adorned with the astonishing AnTuTu benchmark score of 2Mn+. Dominant gaming performance is guaranteed by the all-new Adreno 750 GPU and gamers can expect ultra smooth and fast app loading and switching thanks to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of the latest high-speed, low latency UFS4.0 flash storage, enough capacity to install dozens of the latest mobile games without worrying about space constraints.
Performance and power are nothing without sufficient battery life. iQOO 12 is powered by a Pro-Performance Graphite Battery equivalent to 5000 mAh (TYP) that supports 120W FlashCharge technology – it charges 100% battery under 30 mins. iQOO 12 features a high-definition 6.78”, 144Hz AMOLED LTPO display with HDR 10+ certification, 1.5K resolution and 3,000 units of local peak brightness which ensures vibrant details in all lighting scenarios, all while minimizing eye strain. To further improve the viewing experience iQOO 12 also supports high-frequency 2,160Hz of PWM dimming and low blue light eye protection.
To further boost phone’s performance and guarantee smooth operations, iQOO12 is equipped with Extended RAM feature, which adds up to 16GB of extended virtual memory (12GB + 16GB = 26GB | 16GB + 16GB = 32GB) to ensure stronger, smoother performance overall—supporting up to 36 apps running in the background while the 6K large Vapor Chamber with Four-Zone Cooling System boasts a 40% increase in area compared to the previous generation.
Superb Gaming
To take the gaming experience a notch higher, iQOO debuts Supercomputing Chip Q1 – a customized display chip that offers Game Super Resolution, Game Super Frame Rate and Game Display Enhancement – features that radically enhance the mobile gaming experience. With the latest Game Super Frame Rate, consumers can experience mobile gaming at incredible high frame rates of up to 144 FPS that can boost the frame rate from 60/90 fps to 120fps through frame interpolation to reduce tearing and stuttering on even the most demanding games. When simultaneously enabled, Game Super Resolution and Game Super Frame Rate combine to give gamers a visually optimized game experience like no other in games like Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile, PUBG New State, and League of Legends Mobile at 144 FPS. This is adorned with a 1200Hz Instant Touch Sampling rate that takes the gaming experience to new heights, delivering enhanced graphics and smooth gameplay.
iQOO 12 features Ultra Game Mode to access all the gaming features including background calls and picture-in-picture without interrupting an ongoing game. The Ultra game mode has an additional Motion Control feature with gesture control, acceleration sensors and other IC characteristics, which gives more control options to users to create up to six motion gestures for highly customized combat moves. To give gamers a physically immersive experience, iQOO 12 packs a Large X-Axis Linear Motor that produces accurate haptic feedback triggers during gameplay. In terms of audio, iQOO 12 uses a Symmetrical Dual Stereo Speaker design that gives gamers directional cues in first-person-shooter games, making gunshots and footsteps more pronounced and clearer during gameplay.
Professional Photography Experience
iQOO 12 uses a triple rear camera system with Porthole Design inspired by discovery and adventure. The unique design features a 50MP Astrography Camera with an ultra large main sensor, complemented with a 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera, and 50MP Wide-Angle Camera.
The Astrography Camera is the most powerful iQOO camera ever, boasting a 50MP (f/1.68) 1/1.3-inch large sensor – is designed to capture awe-inspiring moments with utmost clarity even during night photography, while the notably improved handheld astro mode ensures a complete shot within seconds. The smartphone comes with an Ultra-Sensing night mode that reduces any stray light and flare, making night photos purer with better aesthetics and facilitating excellent backlight night photography.
Moreover, iQOO 12 introduces a new 64 MP 3X telephoto portrait camera which utilizes a 70 mm focal length periscope telephoto lens, enhanced with Ultra HD Document 3.0 algorithm and combined with the latest autofocus tracking technology improving the aesthetics and textures within any portrait shots. Meanwhile, the 100X advanced zoom enables the retention of precision and details when capturing distant subjects. Few other key camera modes of iQOO 12 include Super Moon, Landscape Moon, Sports Snapshot, New Ultra HD Document, and more.
Exquisite Design and Premium Build
With a brand-new design language, the iQOO 12’s aesthetics draw inspiration from the concept of a “Windows to World porthole.” Every contour, curve, and detail of the iQOO 12 has been meticulously crafted to reflect an unparalleled sense of speed, functionality, and elegance. iQOO 12 boasts an enamel glass design, consisting of innumerable 3D pyramid nano-optical textures that reflect light in delicate rays. Additionally, the power packed flagship has set a new standard with its IP64 rating, ensuring enhanced durability and resistance against water and dust, providing users with added peace of mind for everyday use.
The smartphone features two versions: Alpha and Legend. The iQOO 12 Alpha Version stands out with its use of the novel fluorite AG glass. This glass, derived after countless rounds of matching and blending, undergoes numerous precision processes to achieve a deep and advanced feel along with harmonious balance between its shimmer, light effects, and base color. The metal frame of iQOO 12 with a straight edge design not only adds to the aesthetics but also ensures it boasts the strongest flat display in iQOO’s history.
However, the real showstopper is the iQOO 12 Legend Edition – the visionary designers explored numerous creative paths, culminating in the adoption of a legendary tricolor pattern, employing a dotted label design technique. This simplification technique adds an exquisite touch with the Paris nail shading details. The porcelain glaze texture combined with glass material brings an essence of pure delicacy and advanced elegance to the Legend Edition. Wrapped in a premium and compact design, both variants weigh 203.9g with 8.1mm thickness respectively.
What’s truly remarkable about the iQOO 12 is the ‘Million Design’ concept, living up to its name with the manufacturing cost soaring to an impressive INR 50 million. This investment, without regard to expense, is all about delivering an unexpected and awe-inspiring experience to our discerning customers.
Continuing iQOO’s commitment to ‘Make in India’, the iQOO 12 has been manufactured at vivo’s Greater Noida facility. Also, to offer a seamless after-sales service experience to its valued customers, iQOO customers can now visit any of the 650+ company-owned service centers located across the country. iQOO emerges as the fastest-growing brand* of 2022-23 on Amazon.in, distinguishing itself as the sole brand with all its products consistently rated above 4*, a testament to its unwavering commitment to delivering excellence across its entire product portfolio.
