iQOO 12: The First Phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
The iQOO 12 is the latest offering from vivo’s sub-brand iQOO, which focuses on performance and gaming. The iQOO 12 is the first smartphone to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which promises to deliver a new level of speed, power, and efficiency. In this blog post, we will take a look at the key features, specifications, and price of the iQOO 12 in India.
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Design and Display
The iQOO 12 has a sleek and premium design, with a glass front and back, and an aluminum frame. The phone is available in two variants: the Legend edition, which has a BMW-inspired color scheme of red, white, and blue, and the Alpha edition, which has a classic black color. The phone is also IP64-rated, which means it is dustproof and water splashproof.
The iQOO 12 boasts a stunning 6.78-inch E7 AMOLED display, with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, and a dynamic refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The display supports 1 billion colors, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. The display also has an optical fingerprint scanner, and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
Performance and Battery
The iQOO 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is based on a 4nm process, and has an octa-core CPU, with a clock speed of up to 3.3GHz. The chipset also has an Adreno 750 GPU, which supports ray tracing and variable rate shading. The iQOO 12 comes with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The phone runs on Android 14, with Funtouch 14 or OriginOS 4, depending on the market.
The iQOO 12 has a 5000mAh battery, which supports 120W wired charging. The phone can charge from 0 to 100% in just 15 minutes, according to iQOO. The phone also has a vapor chamber cooling system, which helps to keep the temperature and performance stable.
Camera and Audio
The iQOO 12 has a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP main camera, with an f/1.7 aperture, a 1/1.3-inch sensor, and optical image stabilization (OIS). The main camera can capture detailed and vivid photos, and supports 8K video recording. The second camera is a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, with an f/2.0 aperture, a 119-degree field of view, and autofocus. The third camera is a 64MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/2.6 aperture, OIS, and 3x optical zoom. The telephoto camera can also achieve up to 10x lossless zoom, and up to 60x digital zoom.
The iQOO 12 has a 16MP selfie camera, with an f/2.5 aperture, and gyro-EIS. The selfie camera can take decent selfies, and record 1080p videos. The iQOO 12 also has a dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, and various modes and filters for the cameras. The iQOO 12 also introduces a new color option for the cameras, called Cinematic, which enhances the contrast and saturation of the photos and videos.
The iQOO 12 has stereo speakers, which deliver loud and clear sound. The phone also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is rare for a flagship phone. The phone also supports 24-bit/192kHz audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless codecs, for high-quality wireless audio.
Price and Availability
The iQOO 12 was launched in India on December 12, 2023, at a starting price of Rs 52,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant. The 16GB/512GB variant costs Rs 59,999, and the 16GB/1TB variant costs Rs 69,999. The phone is available on iQOO’s official website, Amazon, and Flipkart. The phone also comes with some launch offers, such as a 10% cashback on HDFC Bank cards, and a free pair of iQOO earbuds.
The iQOO 12 is a flagship phone that offers a lot of features and performance for its price. The phone is ideal for gamers, power users, and enthusiasts, who want to experience the latest and greatest technology. The iQOO 12 is a worthy competitor to other flagship phones, such as the OnePlus 10, the Samsung Galaxy S23, and the iPhone 14.
Conclusion
The iQOO 12 is the first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which makes it a future-proof and powerful device. The phone also has a stunning display, a versatile camera, a fast-charging battery, and a premium design. The phone is a great value for money, and a strong contender in the flagship segment. If you are looking for a phone that can handle anything you throw at it, the iQOO 12 is the one for you.