iQOO 12 5G delivers flagship performance at a mid-range price in India’s competitive market, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a vibrant 144Hz display. Launched in December 2023, it remains a strong value pick for the performance-driven users who prioritize gaming and value over premium branding.
6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED Display
iQOO 12 5G features a premium 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, offers 1.5K resolution (1260 x 2800 pixels) at 453 PPI, a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and up to 3000 nits peak brightness for vivid colors and outdoor visibility. LTPO technology enables adaptive refresh from 1-144Hz to save battery, with wet touch functionality for usability.
The 2160Hz PWM dimming reduces eye strain during low-light use, while P3 wide color gamut and 1 billion colors deliver accurate visuals. The curved edge design with punch-hole selfie cam achieves ~89-93% screen-to-body ratio, enhancing immersion for gaming or streaming.
Qualcomm Snapdragon with Android 14
iQOO 12 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 4nm flagship processor delivering elite performance for gaming and multitasking. The octa-core CPU configuration includes one Cortex-X4 prime core at 3.3GHz, five Cortex-A720 performance cores (up to 3.15GHz), and two Cortex-A520 efficiency cores at 2.3GHz, offering 30% faster CPU and 25% better GPU (Adreno 750) over Gen 2. Paired with the Supercomputing Q1 chip, it boosts frame rates to 144FPS via interpolation and enhances gaming stability.
AnTuTu scores exceed 2 million, Geekbench multi-core around 6700-7000, with sustained gaming in BGMI at ultra HDR 120FPS.
iQOO 12 runs Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14, customized for gaming and daily use with promises of 3 major OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.
5000mAh Battery with 120W FlashCharge
iQOO 12 5G equips a 5000mAh battery with silicon-carbon technology for better density and longevity. The dual-cell design delivers 13-14 hours of active use, including 11+ hours web browsing, 18 hours video playback, and 8.5 hours gaming while retaining 80% capacity after 1600 cycles.
Phone support 120W FlashCharge, achieving 30% in 5 minutes, 69% in 15 minutes, and full charge in 26-28 minutes.
50MP Triple Rear with 16MP Selfie Camera
iQOO 12 5G sports a triple rear camera configuration with Zeiss co-engineering with 50MP main (Sony IMX921, f/1.68, OIS, PDAF), 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0, 119° FOV, AF), and 64MP periscope telephoto (f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF).
Phone uses 16MP selfie shooter (f/2.45 or f/2.57) supports 4K at 30fps/1080p at 60fps, suitable for vlogs and calls with portrait and night enhancements.
Video modes like Movie, Director, Dual Video, and Slow-mo support multi-cam switching.
12/16GB RAM with Up to 512GB Storage
iQOO 12 5G offers robust RAM and storage options tailored for high-performance multitasking and gaming in India, with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.
Available variants include 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. Phone does not support microSD card for storage expansion. UFS 4.0 delivers 34% faster random reads and Turbo Write for quick file handling.
Dust Protection, Fingerprint Sensor and Face Unlock
iQOO 12 5G incorporates standard biometric and software security features, with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock for quick, reliable access. Optical under-display fingerprint sensor offers fast unlocking even with wet fingers, paired with 2D facial recognition using the front camera for secondary authentication.
Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15) includes app lock, private safe folders, permission manager, and screen pinning while 4 years of security patches through 2027 protect against vulnerabilities. Phone is MIL-STD-810H compliant for drops and extreme conditions.
Phone carries an IP64 dust and water resistance rating, providing protection against dust ingress and water splashes.
Connectivity and Color Options
iQOO 12 5G provides comprehensive connectivity options optimized for India’s diverse networks, including dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. Phone supports 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE with VoLTE/VoNR. Dual nano-SIM standby handles mixed 2G/3G/4G fallback seamlessly nationwide.
Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 , tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct) for ultra-fast streaming, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC for contactless payments, and IR blaster for TV/AC control.
Additional connectivity includes full GNSS for precise navigation while USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG for peripherals and 120W charging.
iQOO 12 5G offers three color options in India: Alpha (vibrant red), Legend (black with white accents), and Desert Red (fiery orange-red leather finish).
Price Range
iQOO 12 5G is priced at ₹30,999 for the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant while 16GB RAM with 512GB storage variant is priced at ₹64,999 in India. Phone is available on company website, major online platforms and selected offline stores with bank offers and discounts.