Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 iQOO 12 new flagship

Happy New Year readers,

If you’re in the market for a new flagship smartphone, you might want to consider the iQOO 12, the latest offering from iqoo. 

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the iQOO 12 and give you our initial impressions of using this phone. We’ll cover everything from the design and build to the specifications and performance benchmarks. By the end of this article, you’ll have a better idea of whether the iQOO 12 is the right smartphone for you.

First Impressions

We have just got our hands on the new flagship iQOO 12 Smartphone, which is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. We have been using the device for the past four days, and it has left a great impression on you.

The iQOO 12 Smartphone comes in two variants, and you have the M Sport variant in partnership with BMW. The unboxing experience was impressive, and the phone comes with a plastic case that fits perfectly. The box also includes a SIM ejector tool and a 120W charger, which is fast and efficient.

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The AMOLED screen is LTPS and has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, which is higher than most flagship smartphones. The screen is super bright and easily visible even in direct sunlight. The iQOO 12 Smartphone has a physical overview that includes a vent for the stereo speaker, volume rockers, power button, and an in-display fingerprint scanner that is very responsive.

The iQOO 12 Smartphone has a 6.7-inch LTPO screen and weighs only 204 grams. The weight balance has been done well, and the phone feels good in the hand.

The iQOO 12 Smartphone has an impressive benchmark score, which is one of the fastest smartphones you have ever used. The iQOO 12 Smartphone comes with the latest version of Android 14 and Fouch OS 14 out of the box. The memory management is done well, and the apps that you have opened recently stay in memory.

Design and Build

The iQOO 12 Smartphone, the new flagship, comes in two variants and is equipped with the new flagship Snapdragon 8 gen 3 chipset. The phone comes with a plastic case that fits nicely and a 120W charger, making it a great deal.

The phone has a 6.7-inch LTPS AMOLED screen that is very bright. The peak brightness is 3,000 nits, making it easily visible outdoors. The phone has a vent for the stereo speaker, secondary noise cancellation microphones, volume rockers, and a power button. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner that is very responsive.

The iQOO 12 Smartphone has a triple camera setup with a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 64MP periscope camera with 3x zoom that can go up to 10x zoom. The front camera is a 16MP punch-hole camera. The weight balance of the phone is done well, and it feels good in the hand.

The phone has a big vapour chamber of 610mm, which keeps the phone cool. The iQOO 12 Smartphone is one of the fastest smartphones with a single-core score of 2,227 and a multi-core score of 6,698. 

Performance and Benchmarks

The iQOO 12 Smartphone is one of the fastest phones available in the market. The phone has been tested using benchmarks such as Geekbench 6 and the results are impressive. The single-core score is 2,227 and the multi-core score is 6,698, which is just bonkers.

The iQOO 12 Smartphone also features a big Vapor chamber of 610 mm, which helps to keep the phone cool and prevents any heating issues. In fact, during the past four days of usage, no heating issues were encountered even with normal usage.

In terms of memory management, the iQOO 12 Smartphone has done well. Apps that were opened recently stayed in memory, and there was no need to worry about memory management. The iQOO 12 Smartphone comes with the latest version of Android, Android 14, based on the FunTouch OS 14. 

Battery and Charging

The iQOO 12 Smartphone comes with a 5,000 mAh battery which is quite impressive. The phone also comes with a 120 W charger that charges the phone very quickly. The iQOO 12 Smartphone supports fast charging and it takes only a few minutes to charge the phone to a good percentage. The iQOO 12 Smartphone also supports wireless charging, which is a great feature to have in a flagship phone.

The phone’s battery life is quite good and can last for a full day with normal usage. The phone also has a power-saving mode that can help extend the battery life even further. The iQOO 12 Smartphone has a good balance of battery life and charging speed, making it a great choice for heavy users.

Connectivity Options

The iQOO 12 Smartphone comes with a range of connectivity options that make it easy for you to stay connected with the world around you. Here are some of the key connectivity features of this device:

• 5G Connectivity: The iQOO 12 Smartphone comes with 5G connectivity, which means you can enjoy lightning-fast internet speeds and seamless streaming, even when you’re on the go.
  
• Dual SIM Support: This device comes with dual SIM support, which means you can use two SIM cards simultaneously. This is particularly useful if you want to keep your work and personal life separate, or if you travel frequently and need to use local SIM cards.
  
• Wi-Fi 6: The iQOO 12 Smartphone supports Wi-Fi 6, which is the latest and fastest version of Wi-Fi. This means you can enjoy faster download and upload speeds, smoother streaming, and better connectivity in areas with multiple Wi-Fi networks.
  
• Bluetooth 5.2: This device comes with Bluetooth 5.2, which is the latest and most advanced version of Bluetooth. This means you can enjoy faster and more reliable connections with your Bluetooth-enabled devices.
  
• USB Type-C: The iQOO 12 Smartphone comes with a USB Type-C port, which is the latest and most versatile type of USB port. This means you can charge your device faster, transfer data more quickly, and connect to a range of USB-C accessories.
  
• NFC: This device comes with NFC (Near Field Communication), which means you can use it for contactless payments, ticketing, and other transactions.
  

Overall, the iQOO 12 Smartphone offers a wide range of connectivity options that make it easy for you to stay connected with the world around you. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, this device has everything you need to stay connected and productive.