India's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset phone has arrived — meet the iQOO 12 5G, the most powerful flagship iQOO has ever brought to the Indian market. Powered by the cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, this device promises a 30 percent improvement in CPU performance over its predecessor, making it a serious contender in the premium smartphone segment.
- iQOO 12 5G is India's first phone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, delivering over 2 million on AnTuTu Benchmark.
- The phone features a 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging (0–100% in 27 minutes), and a triple rear camera setup led by a 50MP OmniVision primary sensor.
iQOO 12 5G: India's First Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Flagship Specifications
The iQOO 12 5G sets a new benchmark for what a flagship phone can deliver in India. Below is a detailed breakdown of every key specification.
Display and Design
The iQOO 12 sports a large 6.78-inch flat LTPO AMOLED display with a 1260 × 2800 pixel resolution, giving it a 1.5K quality panel. The screen runs at a silky-smooth 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, making it perfectly legible even in harsh outdoor sunlight. PWM dimming runs at 2160Hz to reduce eye strain during prolonged use. Pixel density sits at 452 PPI, and an optical in-display fingerprint sensor keeps unlocking fast and secure. A thoughtful wet-touch feature ensures the display remains responsive even with damp hands.
Processor, Performance, and RAM
At the heart of the iQOO 12 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — the same chipset that powers the world's top-tier Android flagships. The CPU follows a multi-cluster architecture with a prime Arm Cortex-X4 core clocked at up to 3.3 GHz, five performance cores reaching up to 3.2 GHz, and two efficiency cores at up to 2.3 GHz, all built on 64-bit architecture. The Adreno 750 GPU handles graphics duties. In real-world testing, the 12GB + 256GB variant of the iQOO 12 achieved an AnTuTu Benchmark score of more than 2 million, a new high for smartphones available in India.
The phone is available in two RAM and storage configurations: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. iQOO also includes an extended RAM feature, allowing users to expand virtual RAM by up to an additional 24GB.
Camera System
Photography on the iQOO 12 is handled by a capable triple-camera array on the rear. The primary sensor is a 50-megapixel OmniVision OV50H with optical image stabilisation (OIS), which ensures sharp, blur-free shots even in motion. Joining it is a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 ultrawide camera that covers wide-angle scenes with detail, and a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. Selfie duties are handled by a 16-megapixel front camera.
Battery and Charging
The iQOO 12 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery — a generous capacity for a slim flagship. More impressively, it supports 120W wired fast charging, which iQOO claims can take the phone from completely flat to 100 percent in just 27 minutes. In the PC Mark Battery Test, the device recorded a runtime of 14 hours and 14 minutes, demonstrating strong real-world endurance despite its high-performance hardware.
Connectivity and Extra Features
The iQOO 12 leaves little to be desired on the connectivity front. It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, dual-SIM 5G, and an IR blaster. For gamers, there is a dedicated Q1 display chip and a 6K VC four-zone cooling system to sustain peak performance during extended gaming sessions. Dual stereo speakers and a haptic X-axis linear motor round out the package. The phone also carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the iQOO 12 really India's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone?
Yes. iQOO launched the iQOO 12 5G as India's first smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, ahead of other major brands in the Indian market.
How fast is the charging on the iQOO 12?
The iQOO 12 supports 120W wired fast charging and can fully charge its 5,000mAh battery from 0 to 100 percent in approximately 27 minutes.
What cameras does the iQOO 12 have?
The iQOO 12 features a triple rear camera setup: a 50MP OmniVision OV50H primary camera with OIS, a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultrawide lens, and a 64MP OmniVision OV64B telephoto with 3x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. The front camera is 16MP.
