iQOO 12 Flagship Smartphone Launches in India
iQOO, a popular smartphone brand, recently announced the launch of their flagship device, the iQOO 12, in India. Alongside this exciting news, they also introduced an Exclusive Priority Pass for eager customers.
Exclusive Priority Pass Sells Out in Nine Hours
The Exclusive Priority Passes for the iQOO 12 quickly became highly sought after in India. Despite being scheduled to be available from December 5th to 7th, they sold out within just nine hours of their release. Holders of these passes will have the opportunity to purchase the iQOO 12 on December 13th, a day before its official sale date. The device itself is set to launch on December 12th at 5 PM.
Impressive Specifications of the iQOO 12
The specifications of the iQOO 12 have already been revealed, as it was launched in China last month. The phone boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K flat LTPO AMOLED display with a remarkable 144Hz variable refresh rate. It also offers impressive brightness levels of up to 1400 nits in HBM mode and up to 3000 nits peak brightness.
Under the hood, the iQOO 12 is powered by the Octa-Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with an Adreno 750 GPU. It comes with two RAM options - 12GB or 16GB - and offers storage choices of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB (UFS 4.0).
Camera Setup and Other Features
The iQOO 12 runs on Android 14 with OriginOS 4.0 in China or Funtouch OS 14 globally. It supports dual SIM cards and boasts a versatile camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 64MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom. On the front, it features a 16MP camera for stunning selfies.
The device also comes with an in-display Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and offers USB Type-C audio, stereo speakers, and Hi-Fi audio quality. In terms of connectivity, it supports 5G SA/NSA, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and NFC.
Powerful Battery and Fast Charging
Equipped with a 5000mAh battery, the iQOO 12 ensures long-lasting usage. It also supports rapid charging with 120W ultra-fast flash charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Pricing and Availability
Recently, the pricing details of the iQOO 12 were inadvertently leaked through an Amazon listing. The prices were briefly shown as Rs 52,999 for the 12GB + 256GB version and Rs 57,999 for the 16GB + 512GB model. However, these listings have now been taken down. Customers can also look forward to launch-day promotions and potential bank discounts, which could further reduce the smartphone's cost.
With its impressive specifications and innovative features, the iQOO 12 is set to make a splash in the Indian smartphone market.
