As a sub-brand to Vivo, IQOO has come a long way with its smartphones. These smartphones are more like gaming smartphones since they are built for performance. The company is well-known for packing its smartphones with top-notch specifications each year. This year’s 11 Pro featured some of the best technical specifications around. The IQOO 11 Pro actually pioneered the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and was one of the first smartphones to use Android 13. The company is already working on the next model and sources have given a sneak peak on some features that we may see in the 12 series.
Earlier this year, we heard some news about the upcoming iQOO 12 made by vivo. It was rumored to feature a special camera with a 64-megapixel Now, a person who’s known for telling us early information about phones confirmed it. So, the iQOO 12 does indeed have a 64-megapixel Telephoto lens. The main camera incorporates the OmniVision 64B sensor.
The next flagship from IQOO also has a number of interesting features that are worth discussing. Reliable sources such as GsmArena and Digital Chat Station have revealed most of these details.
The reports show that the IQOO 12 will have upgrade in almost all categories which include display, processor, memory, charging speed and many more. Let’s begin with the camera improvements.
IQOO 12 Camera Details 
According to GsmArena, the main camera on the iQOO 12 is also from OmniVision, and it’s called the OV50H. This camera is really good, with 50 megapixels, which means it can take really clear pictures. It also has OIS to help with shaky hands. Another camera on the iQOO 12 is the ultrawide-angle camera. This one has 50 megapixels as well, and it uses a Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor. While the technical terms may be overwhelming, rest assured that these cameras are capable of capturing stunning images.
Camera History of the IQOO Smartphone
Leakster, Digital Chat Station spoke about all this, and they’re usually right about these things. So, it’s likely that what they’re saying is true. The iQOO 12 doesn’t use a periscope lens for zooming like some other phones do. The last time the company used a periscope lens was six phones ago with the iQOO 5 Pro 5G, which had an 8-megapixel camera for 5x zoom. But the new iQOO 12 doesn’t need a periscope lens because it has a 64-megapixel camera with OIS. This is actually a big improvement because the last iQOO phone, the iQOO 11 Pro, didn’t have OIS.
IQOO 12 Chipset
The iQoo 12 is set to be the first smartphone in India to feature the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, as per information shared by tipster Mukul Sharma. This chipset is expected to power flagship devices from various manufacturers in the upcoming year, including Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Samsung.
The iQoo 12 is expected to be launched in India around the end of November or in December, according to the information shared by Mukul Sharma. This suggests that iQoo may once again be the first to introduce a smartphone featuring Qualcomm’s flagship chipset in India.
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Known Specifications of the IQOO 12
Earlier this year, iQoo launched the iQoo 11 5G in India with the then-current Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The IQOO 12 is set to debut the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The handset will also feature a 6.78-inch 2K E7 OLED display and a 144Hz refresh rate. Sources have also reported that the phone will launch with Android 14 on board.
A report from GsmArena claims that the device will feature four cameras on the back this time. These will include a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 64-megapixel telephoto camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera and fourth camera which is not yet known. On the front side, we expect to see a 32-Megapixels selfie camera as reports claim.
Battery and Charging Speed of the IQOO 12
The iQoo 12 5G is designed for gaming enthusiasts and will feature a vapor chamber cooling system that helps keep the phone cool during long gaming sessions. It will support 200W FlashCharge technology. This fast charging can charge the phone up to 50 percent under just eight minutes, as claimed by the the reports.
How the IQOO 12 Compares with its Predecessor
The IQOO 12 will come as a successor to the IQOO 11 Pro which h was launched earlier this year. As a successor, we expect the phone to be an upgrade over its predecessor. GsmArena has already shared a couple of features of the upcoming smartphone which we will compare with the IQOO 11 Pro. This short comparison will help potential buyers determine if the IQOO 12 Pro would be worth the upgrade.
Camera
A report on GsmArena suggests that the IQOO 12 will feature an OmniVision 0V50H sensor for the main camera. This sensor will also be a 50MP sensor with 1.2µm pixels. It is also tipped to feature a 64MP Telephoto lens as stated earlier. In all, the IQOO 12 will feature four rear camera lenses. On the other hand, the IQOO 11Pro features a 50MP main camera which is accompanied by a 50MP Telephoto lens and an ultrawide sensor. This makes it three lenses instead of four on the upcoming successor.
Display
On the display side, Digital Chat Station has also revealed some notable details. According to him, the IQOO 12 will feature a 2K E7 OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. Even though the IQOO 11 Pro’s display is slightly behind in terms of resolution, it still featured a 144Hz refresh rate.
These specifications makes it clear that the IQOO 12 will be a step further in almost all categories as far as the 11 Pro is concerned. The IQOO 12 will be a reasonable upgrade for any user who wishes to upgrade without breaking the bank.
iQOO 12 Aims to be More Versatile 
The iQOO 12 is part of a series of phones that are aimed at people who really like using their phones for lots of things. Before, the iQOO phones were mainly for people who like to play games on their phones. But now, with the new vivo V3 ISP, which is a special component within the phone, the iQOO 12 series should be really good for taking pictures and videos. So, if you like taking photos and videos, this phone might be great for you.
