vivo iQOO 12

Vivo Nov 14, 2023

Overview

The vivo iQOO 12 is a 2023 smartphone from Vivo. It features a 6.78" AMOLED display with 1260 x 2800 px resolution (453 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 3000 nits. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 (4 nm process) with 1x 3.3GHz Cortex-4 cores, 3x 3.2GHz Cortex-720 cores, 2x 3GHz Cortex-720 cores and 2x 2.3GHz Cortex-520 cores, 12GB RAM LPDDR5X RAM and Adreno 750 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.69 aperture, accompanied by 50MP Wide Angle + Macro and 64MP Telephoto lens, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery with 120W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 14, upgradable to 16. Available in multiple configurations: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, 16GB RAM + 1024GB storage. Color options include Black, Red, White (BMW M branding).

Basic Information

vivo iQOO 12
BrandVivo
Modelvivo iQOO 12
Launch DateTuesday, November 14, 2023
Release Year2023
Dimensions163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight198.5 g
Volume100.33 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Red
  • White (BMW M branding)

vivo iQOO 12 was released on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The phone measures 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm with a volume of 100.33 cm³ and weighs 198.5g. It features a 6.78" AMOLED display with 1260 x 2800 px resolution (453 ppi pixel density) and 144 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Black, Red, White (BMW M branding).

Display

Size6.78"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1260 x 2800 px
Pixel Density453 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate144 Hz
BrightnessHBM: 1400 nits, Peak: 3000 nits
Contrast Ratio8000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Eye Care Display
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • 1-144 Hz refresh rate
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

The vivo iQOO 12 features a 6.78" AMOLED display with 1260 x 2800 px resolution (453 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers HBM mode reaching 1400 nits, with peak brightness of 3000 nits. It delivers smooth 144 Hz refresh rate and impressive 8000000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include eye care display, 2160 hz pwm, 1-144 hz refresh rate, dci-p3, capacitive, frameless, ltpo (low temperature polysilicon oxide). Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • color spectrum
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the vivo iQOO 12 features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass color spectrum.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging120W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The vivo iQOO 12 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 120W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
CPU
  • 1x 3.3GHz Cortex-4
  • 3x 3.2GHz Cortex-720
  • 2x 3GHz Cortex-720
  • 2x 2.3GHz Cortex-520
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 4 nm
  • max freq: 3.3 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUAdreno 750
RAM & Storage12GB RAM LPDDR5X, 256GB UFS Storage 4.0
vivo iQOO 12 Versions:
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 1024GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage
AnTuTu Score2,020,000 (v10)
Additional FeaturesCooling System
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The vivo iQOO 12 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 built on 4 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 1x 3.3GHz Cortex-4 and 3x 3.2GHz Cortex-720 and 2x 3GHz Cortex-720 and 2x 2.3GHz Cortex-520. Graphics processing is handled by Adreno 750. The device comes with 12GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5X) and 256GB storage (UFS Storage 4.0). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 2,020,000 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers. The vivo iQOO 12 features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The vivo iQOO 12 is available in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, 16GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 512GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)

2G

  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The vivo iQOO 12 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 7 (802.11be) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The vivo iQOO 12 comes with Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the vivo iQOO 12 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The vivo iQOO 12 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The vivo iQOO 12 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The vivo iQOO 12 supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 24fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
Video Features
  • EIS

The vivo iQOO 12 features a 3-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.69) of 1/1.3" size and 1.20 µm pixel size. The vivo iQOO 12 also includes a 50MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.0) and a 64MP Telephoto lens (f/2.6). For selfies, the vivo iQOO 12 uses a 16MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture featuring 1/3.1" sensor size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The vivo iQOO 12's camera system includes Tracking AF, Noise reduction, Time-Lapse.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.69
Sensor Model: Omnivision OV50H
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.3"

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KJN1
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.76"

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/2.6
Sensor Model: Omnivision OV64B
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 16 MP
Aperture: f/2.45
Sensor Model: Samsung S5K3P9
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/3.1"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 3x optical zoom
  • 10x hybrid zoom
  • 100x digital zoom
  • Telephoto with OIS
  • Ultra wide angle lens 119º FOV
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 960 fps
Features:
  • Tracking AF
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version14
Max OS Version16

The vivo iQOO 12 runs on Android 14 and is upgradable to 16. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 chipset with 1x 3.3GHz Cortex-4, 3x 3.2GHz Cortex-720 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
AliExpress USD 649.59
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512 GB 16 GB
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1000 GB 16 GB
AliExpress USD 649.59
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512 GB 16 GB
AliExpress USD 596.99
USD 596.99
1000 GB 16 GB