iQOO 12 5G becomes 1st to launch globally with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC: India Launch on December 12

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On 8 Dec 2023

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Last month, the iQOO 12 5G Series launched in China and now the flagship series has gone official globally. The brand launched the iQOO 12 series in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia markets and it is the first smartphone to be launched globally powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The India launch date has been fixed for December 12 at 5 PM but ahead of the launch, specs (globally) and India prices have been hinted at. Read on to find out.

iQOO 12 5G: Specs

iQOO 12 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with a dedicated Q1 chip, up to 16GB RAM, and 1TB storage onboard. It runs Android 14 with FunTouch OS 14 custom skin on top and features a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED panel with 144Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits brightness, and 2160Hz PWM dimming.

Regarding camera optics, the back has a triple lens setup including a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x zoom and 100x digital zoom. At the front is a 16MP camera for selfies. Under the hood, the device packs a 5000mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging.

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iQOO 12 5G: Global pricing

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In Thailand, iQOO 12 5G comes in a single 16GB+512GB model for 27,900 THB (Rs. 66,000 approx.).

In Malaysia and Indonesia too, it has been announced in a single 16GB+512GB model. In Malaysia, it costs RM 3999 (Rs. 71,300 approx.) while in Indonesia it is priced at IDR 10,999,000 (Rs. 58,900).

The smartphone comes in black-and-white color options.

iQOO 12 5G: India price tipped

A few days ago, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore claimed that the Amazon listing had revealed the price of iQOO 12 5G in India. According to Amazon listing, iQOO 12 will come to India in 2 storage models-

12GB RAM+256GB storage- Rs. 52,999
16GB RAM+512GB storage- Rs. 57,999

Although these prices do fall in love with previous leaks and are slightly less than iqoo 11 when it launched, these are yet to be confirmed by the brand. So, we expect that the actual price that will be announced on December 12 will be lower than the prices tipped.

Pre-booking for iQOO 12 5G was open until December 7 via Amazon and iQOO.com. The Rs. 999 priority pass will be adjusted with the price and pass holders will get Vivo TWS earbuds worth Rs. 2999 free. Moreover, these pass holders will get exclusive access to all the offers that will be unveiled on the launch day. The event will stream live on iQOO India’s YouTube Channel.

So stay tuned to this space for full coverage of the iQOO 12 5G launch in India

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Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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