The iQoo 12 Review – Unleashing Power with a 120W SuperVOOC Charger
The smartphone under review today is iQoo 12 which is equipped wit Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip which has set the expectations very high for the phones featuring top class chip from Qualcomm. Famous for prioritizing the performance, the latest flagship from iQoo i.e. iQoo 12 is very impressive. In this review we will discuss the design, specifications, performance and camera capabilities of this smartphone.
Design: A Blend of Elegance and Practicality
This smartphone iQOo 12 is available in Alpha and Legend Color variants with awesome design and glossy looking rear panels, porcelain enamel glass and AG glass. It weighs 203.9 grams and it feels very light. The metallic sides as well as the curved corners of this phone provide comfortable and easy grip helped by TPU cover that comes with it. The camera module has got a rounded square shape and it is located on the left-hand side, avoiding any wobbling when placed on flat surface. At the rear bottom it has got a sleek BMW Motorsport logo. It has got IP64 rating for dusting and splash resistance which gives it sophistication as well as durability.
Display and Specifications: Powerhouse Performance
This smartphone runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor plus it has got a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with under display fingerprint scanner. It has also been equipped with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. This smartphone is also equipped with a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable and a 120W SuperVOOC charging brick which will ensure quick charge for its 5000mAh battery. It supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and NFC connectivity.
Software: User-Friendly Experience
This smartphone runs on Google’s Android 14 with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 14 and it provides a smooth as well as feature-rich user experience. It has some of the apps pre-installed in it which include Spotify, Netflix, Facebook and Snapchat etc. there is a built-in V-Appstore that may be a bot persistent in new apps suggestions.
Performance: Gaming Powerhouse
iQoo 12 is the most powerful Android smartphone at the moment and it is capable of handling demanding games like Fortnite and Genshin Impact at high settings without any throttling and lagging. Its Funtouch OS improves the overall performance providing a glitch-free experience after the extended usage.
Display Quality: Vibrant and Responsive
iQoo 12 has been equipped with a 6.78-inch quad-HD LTPO AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and a 1,200Hz instant touch sampling rate. It has a peak brightness of 1.400 nits, the display delivers clarity as well as accurate colors thus making it suitable for various lighting conditions. It has got a very excellent touch response and it has been equipped with stereo speakers that provide loud and clear audio.
Battery Life: Fast Charging, Decent Endurance
iQoo 12 has been equipped with a 5,000mAh battery plus it supports a 120W SuperVOOC charging letting you to charge your phone from 0% to 100% in less than 30 minutes. When an HD video loop test was conducted on this smartphone, it lasted an average of 19 hours and 25 minutes on single charge.
Camera Performance: Versatile, with a Few Caveats
iQoo 12 has been equipped with a triple rear camera setup which include a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. It has got a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front end and it takes very clear and crisp images.
Verdict: A Strong Contender
As the only smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip in India currently, the iQoo 12 represents an attractive option, especially given its competitive price. The iQoo 12 rivals devices like the OnePlus 11, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, and iPhone 13 and offers solid performance and versatile camera features. While it may face competition from the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phones, its current value proposition makes it an interesting consideration for those looking for top performance at a reasonable price.
