The iQOO 12 is anticipated to make its debut in India in the near future, with leaked information about its launch timeline and key specifications surfacing well ahead of the upcoming iQOO event. The company introduced the iQOO 11 earlier this year in January and is now reportedly preparing to unveil the next-generation iQOO phone in less than a year.
iQOO 12: Expected Launch and Rumored Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset
According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the iQOO 12 is expected to be launched either by the end of November or in December. Notably, this new iQOO flagship phone is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm’s yet-to-be-released Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, potentially making it the first device to feature this SoC.
The early release of the iQOO 12 suggests that the company aims to provide users with a flagship phone featuring the latest Snapdragon chipset before 2024. It’s important to note that there’s no official confirmation regarding the iQOO 12’s launch as of now. Nevertheless, the leaks have provided insights into the expected specifications of this iQOO phone.
Rumored Specs, Performance, and Competitive Pricing
The iQOO 12 is rumored to feature an AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a high 144Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it may incorporate an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, enabling users to unlock the phone even with wet or moist fingers. The device is also expected to sport a triple rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel Omnivision OV50H sensor, a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens with the ISOCELL JN1 sensor, and a 64-megapixel sensor offering 3X optical zoom as the third camera.
This 5G phone is said to support 200W fast charging technology, and the company is likely to continue providing a charger with the iQOO 12, as it has not yet stopped including chargers with its units. A Weibo post by DCS mentioned a typical 5000mAh battery under the hood. The leaked specifications indicate that the phone is designed for those seeking high performance.
The iQOO 12 is expected to be competitively priced, in line with the company’s core strategy of offering phones with strong performance and design at affordable rates. To provide some context, the iQOO 11 was initially launched in India with a starting price of Rs 59,999, and the iQOO 12 might be priced similarly or slightly higher, given the industry trend of gradually increasing device prices.
