vivo iQOO 12

vivo iQOO 12 Review

Design

The vivo iQOO 12 measures 163.2 mm in height, 75.9 mm in width, and 8.1 mm in depth, weighing 198.5 grams. The device features a standard, non-foldable design. It comes in three color options: Black, Red, and White (with BMW M branding).

Display

The phone is equipped with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, capable of producing 1 billion colors. The display features a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and can reach a peak brightness of 3000 nits (1400 nits HBM). It has a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, yielding a pixel density of 453 ppi, with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display also includes features such as a hole-punch notch, eye care mode, 2160 Hz PWM, 1-144 Hz adaptive refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, scratch resistance, and multi-touch support, in a frameless design. The contrast ratio is rated at 8,000,000:1.

Performance

The vivo iQOO 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset (4 nm). The octa-core CPU is configured with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and two 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. The Adreno 750 GPU handles graphics processing. The device is available with 12 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage options include 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB using UFS 4.0 technology. AnTuTu benchmark scores reach approximately 2,020,000 (v10). The phone is equipped with a cooling system, but does not have dedicated gaming buttons.

Camera

The rear camera system includes a 50MP primary sensor (Omnivision OV50H, 1/1.3", f/1.69, 1.20µm pixels), a 50MP wide-angle/macro lens (Samsung S5KJN1, 1/2.76", f/2.0, 0.64µm pixels), and a 64MP telephoto lens (Omnivision OV64B, 1/2", f/2.6, 0.70µm pixels). The telephoto lens supports 3x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and 100x digital zoom, with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The front-facing camera is a 16MP selfie camera (Samsung S5K3P9, 1/3.1", f/2.45, 1.0µm pixels). Video recording capabilities include 8K at 30fps with EIS, 4K at 24/30/60fps with EIS, and various 1080p options including 120fps and 240fps slow-motion, all with EIS. Additional features include tracking AF, noise reduction, time-lapse, digital and optical zoom, triple camera setup, digital image stabilization, ultra stable video, autofocus, touch focus, continuous autofocus, manual focus, laser AF, PDAF, continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, face detection, various settings for white balance, ISO, exposure, scene modes, self-timer, RAW capture, and night mode.

Battery Life

The iQOO 12 utilizes a 5000mAh Li-Ion battery. It supports 120W fast charging. The battery is non-removable. Wireless charging is not supported.

Software

The device ships with Android 14, with a planned upgrade to Android 16.

Connectivity

Connectivity options include dual SIM dual standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM), with support for 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G networks. Wi-Fi standards include 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, with dual-band, hotspot, Direct, Display, and MiMO features. Bluetooth 5.4 LE is provided, with A2DP, LE, APT-x, LDAC, SBC, and AAC support. The device has GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BeiDou (B1, B2), Galileo (E1+E5a), and QZSS (L1+L5) support. NFC is present. The USB Type-C 2.0 port supports OTG, mass storage, and charging.

Pricing The iQOO 12's price range is considered medium price.

• 16GB/512GB - approx. $649.59
• 16GB/1000GB - approx. $596.99

Overall Verdict The vivo iQOO 12 offers a powerful combination of flagship performance, a vibrant display, and a versatile camera system. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, and 120W fast charging contribute to a high-end experience. The device includes a comprehensive suite of connectivity options. Its mid-range price positioning makes it an attractive option for users seeking top-tier features without the highest price tag.