iQoo 12 and iQoo 12 Pro have been confirmed to launch next month in China. The Vivo sub-brand, via Weibo, has confirmed the arrival of the new iQoo smartphones in its home country on Wednesday (October 25). The gaming-focused iQoo 12 and iQoo 12 Pro will run on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The iQoo 12 will be the first smartphone to come with Qualcomm’s new-gen SoC in India. The iQoo 12 series is expected to run on the Android 14 operating system and is tipped to feature 144Hz refresh rate displays. They are tipped to come with a triple rear camera unit.
“Exciting news for tech enthusiasts: iQoo is all set to unveil its highly-anticipated iQoo 12 and iQoo 12 Pro smartphones on November 7. The official launch event will take place in China at 7 PM local time (4:30 PM IST). In a teaser shared on Weibo, the company has generated considerable buzz in the lead-up to this event.
One of the standout features of the iQoo 12 series is the incorporation of Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, marking a significant milestone in the world of gaming-oriented mobile devices. This new chipset was unveiled at the recent Snapdragon Summit and is a worthy successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. What sets it apart is its strong focus on generative AI, promising impressive AI-driven capabilities.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC boasts a prime core with a maximum clock speed of 3.3GHz, promising exceptional performance for demanding tasks and applications. Additionally, it supports Wi-Fi 7 and dual Bluetooth, which is excellent news for gamers and multitaskers alike.
iQoo is not only catering to its home market in China but has exciting plans for the international audience. Nipun Marya, the CEO of iQoo India, has dropped hints about the iQoo 12 5G’s arrival in India. This is a momentous announcement as it positions the iQoo 12 as the first smartphone in India to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, further solidifying its status as a flagship device.
The iQoo series is known for its emphasis on gaming features, and with the inclusion of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, these upcoming devices are poised to deliver top-notch gaming performance and overall user experience. Stay tuned for the official launch event, where we’ll get the full scoop on specifications, features, and pricing for the iQoo 12 and iQoo 12 Pro. It’s an event no tech enthusiast should miss.”
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The iQoo 12 lineup is expected to pack a dedicated display processor with hardware-accelerated ray tracing for improved gaming graphics. The upcoming handsets are likely to run games including PUBG Mobile, PUBG New State, Genshin Impact, and LoL Mobile at 144 frames per second.
As per past leaks, iQoo 12 and iQoo 12 Pro will offer up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage. They could ship with Android 14 and feature Samsung E7 AMOLED displays with a resolution of 2K and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The iQoo 12 series is tipped to get a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel OmniVision OV50H sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and another 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a 64-megapixel OV64B telephoto sensor with 3x zoom and OIS support.
The regular iQoo 12 is said to house a 4,880mAh dual-cell battery with support for 120W fast charging. The iQoo 12 Pro, in contrast, could offer a larger 4,980mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.
