iQOO 12 Unveils a Unique Version to Commemorate Chinese New Year
iQOO recently disclosed its plans to introduce a special edition iteration of the iQOO 12 in honor of the upcoming Chinese New Year. This fresh variant, named the "Year of the Dragon" edition, features a configuration of 12 GB of RAM alongside 512 GB of storage.
Detailed New Variant and Pricing Information
The initial launch of the iQOO 12 in China encompassed three distinct models: one with 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, another with 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage, and a third offering 16 GB RAM + 1 TB storage. These versions were priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$563), 4,299 Yuan (~$605), and 4,699 Yuan (~$661) correspondingly, with color choices of black, white, and red available for consumers.
Now, with the unveiling of the Year of the Dragon edition, consumers can acquire the iQOO 12 furnished with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage at the equivalent cost of 3,999 Yuan. Scheduled for release on January 12 at 10 am (local time), the special edition phone launch coincides with a temporary price cut of 200 Yuan for the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant of the iQOO 12, reducing its price to 3,799 Yuan (~$535).
Noteworthy Specifications
The iQOO 12 flaunts a generous 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO display boasting a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and an impressive refresh rate of 144Hz. Running on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, it is furnished with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Furthermore, the device is outfitted with a 5000mAh battery that facilitates 120W fast charging.
Regarding its camera capabilities, the iQOO 12 showcases a triple rear camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. For selfies, an additional 16-megapixel front camera is included. Boasting OriginOS 4, based on Android 14, the phone incorporates an in-display fingerprint sensor to enhance security measures.
Through its robust specifications and the debut of the Year of the Dragon edition, the iQOO 12 undeniably provides users with a premium smartphone experience.
