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iQoo Watch Design Teased Ahead of December 27 Debut; Confirmed to Run on BlueOS

iQoo Watch details have been revealed by the company, ahead of its December 27 launch event that will be headlined by the iQoo Neo 9 series. The wearable is set to debut as iQoo’s first smartwatch with a round AMOLED display. Ahead of its arrival, the Vivo sub-brand has begun teasing some of the key features of the upcoming wearable. The upcoming iQoo Watch will run on Vivo’s custom-built BlueOS operating system. It is confirmed to sport a heart rate monitor and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor. The iQoo Watch is claimed to deliver up to 16 days of battery life in Bluetooth mode.

iQoo has offered a glimpse of the design and specifications of the upcoming iQoo Watch through multiple teasers on Weibo. As mentioned, it is confirmed to ship with Vivo’s self-developed BlueOS system. This operating system crafted using the Rust programming language was first introduced on the Vivo Watch 3. It includes an inbuilt app store and ten watch faces. Further, it will be equipped with a blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor, heart rate sensor and calorie tracker.

iQoo’s teaser for the upcoming iQoo Watch
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The teasers hint at a black strap colour option for the iQoo Watch with a side-mounted button for UI navigation. The images suggest it will have a similar design to the Vivo Watch 3, with a circular AMOLED display, black dial and minimal bezels. The wearable will have Bluetooth calling support for receiving calls via a connected handset. It is claimed to provide a maximum battery life of up to seven days in eSIM mode and up to 16 days in Bluetooth mode.

iQoo has already announced that the launch of the iQoo Watch will take place in China on December 27 at 7:00pm local time (4:30pm IST) alongside two of the company’s upcoming smartphones and a truly wireless stereo (TWS) headset.

The iQoo Neo 9 and iQoo Neo 9 Pro will be the highlight of the event. The former is already confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC, while the Pro model will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood. They are expected to debut in India in January. iQoo’s 1e TWS headset is also confirmed to debut alongside the smartphones and smartwatch in China.

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iQoo Neo 9, iQoo Neo 9 Pro Teased to Offer 5,160mAh Battery With 120W Fast Charging Support

iQoo Neo 9 Pro and iQoo Neo 9 are confirmed to debut in China on December 27. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese tech brand has released multiple teasers, disclosing key specifications of the smartphones. The iQoo Neo 9 series will come with a 5,160mAh battery. Like the iQoo 12 series, both models will have a dedicated Q1 chip for gaming. The iQoo Neo 9 is already confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The iQoo Neo 9, on the other hand, will run on a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC.

Through new posts on Weibo, the Vivo sub-brand has revealed key specifications of the iQoo Neo 9 and iQoo Neo 9 Pro. The upcoming lineup is confirmed to boast a 1.5K LTPO BOE 8T display with 144Hz refresh rate. Both models will come with a dedicated Q1 chip for gaming and include a 6K VC liquid-cooled heat dissipation system. The Q1 gaming chip debuted with the iQoo 12 series last month.

iQoo Neo 9 series is confirmed to pack a 5,160mAh battery with 120W charging support. The phones are claimed to deliver up to 11 hours of video playback time, and up to seven hours of gaming on a single charge. They are also said to flaunt Sony’s IMX920 sensor on the rear.

A Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC will power the iQoo Neo 9 Pro. The regular iQoo Neo 9 will have a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC under the hood. The handsets will measure 7.99mm in thickness and carry LPDDR5X RAM and UFS4.0 storage.

iQoo has already announced that the launch of the iQoo Neo 9 series will take place in China on December 27 at 7:00pm local time (4:30pm IST). The iQoo 1e TWS earbuds and iQoo Watch are confirmed to debut alongside the smartphones. The iQoo Neo 9 series is expected to debut in India in January.

Is the iQoo Neo 7 Pro the best smartphone you can buy under Rs. 40,000 in India? We discuss the company’s recently launched handset and what it has to offer on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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iQoo Neo 9 Pro Tipped to Launch in India in January; May Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC

iQoo Neo 9 Pro may launch in India soon. It is confirmed to debut in China alongside the iQoo Neo 9 on December 27. The company has been teasing the iQoo Neo 9 series for a few weeks now. Recently, they also released a teaser video that confirmed some key specifications of the handset. Other than official announcements, details about the upcoming handsets have also been leaked online. Meanwhile, a tipster has suggested the India launch details of the iQoo Neo 9 Pro model.

Tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) suggested in a post on X that the iQoo Neo 9 Pro model will launch in India in January 2024. The Indian variant is likely to be similar to its Chinese counterpart in most ways. It is even tipped to come with the dual-tone red and white colour option that has been spotted on most promotional images of the phone. However, the tipster claims that the Indian variant of the iQoo Neo 9 Pro will carry a Snapdragon Gen 2 SoC instead of the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset that the Chinese version is confirmed to carry.

[Exclusive] Can confirm that the iQOO Neo9 Pro is soon launching in India. Expect the device to launch in the country in January. As for the Indian variant, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
And, can confirm that this design variant is DEFINITELY coming to… pic.twitter.com/WbG7zc5pXJ

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) December 19, 2023

Previously, the company confirmed in a teaser that the iQoo Neo 9 and iQoo Neo 9 Pro will launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoCs, respectively. iQoo also revealed that the two upcoming smartphones will be offered in Nautical Blue, Fighting Black, and Red and White Soul (translated from Chinese) colour options, the last of which comes with a dual-tone finish as the name suggests.

The complete list of specifications of the iQoo Neo 9 Pro has been tipped previously. The handset is said to sport a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. It is expected to ship with Android 14-based OriginOS 4. The phone is expected to feature a dual rear camera system with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 primary sensor and another 50-megapixel secondary sensor. A 16-megapixel front camera is said to placed in a centred hole-punch slot at the top of the front panel.

Details about the battery capacity of the iQoo Neo 9 Pro is not known at the moment, but it is tipped to support 120W wired fast charging. For security, it is also said to be equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Nubia Z60 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

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iQoo 12 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Specifications, Features

iQoo 12 was launched in India on Tuesday as the first smartphone in India to be equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. This handset sports a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel telephoto camera. The iQoo 12 is equipped with a 6,010 sq. mm vapour cooling chamber that is 40 percent larger than the one on its predecessor. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge support.

iQoo 12 price in India, availability

iQoo 12 price in India is set at Rs. 52,999 for the 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration, while the 16GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs. 57,999. The handset will be available at a promotional price of Rs. 49,999 that is inclusive of bank offers from HDFC or ICICI bank, according to the company. The phone will be available on Amazon India starting December 13 for those who purchased a Priority pass, whereas for others it’ll be available on December 14.

The handset’s Alpha variant has a rear panel that is made of AG Glass, while the Legend model has a white coloured porcelain enamel glass material on the back.

iQoo 12 specifications, features

The new iQoo 12 is a dual-SIM (Nano) handset that runs on Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out-of-the-box. The handset sports a 6.78-inch quad-HD (1,260×2,800 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and an instant touch sampling rate of 1,200Hz. iQoo also says that the handset supports up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness and 2,160Hz pulse width modulation (PWM) for optimised dimming of the display in low light scenarios.

Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip powers the iQoo 12 — it is the first phone in India to arrive with the chipmaker’s latest flagship mobile processor, accompanied by iQoo’s dedicated Q1 chip that is aimed at improving gaming performance on the phone. The handset is equipped with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It also features a 6,010 sq. mm vapour chamber with four cooling zones for better thermal management.

The iQoo 12 is equipped with a triple rear camera setup that comprises a 50-megapixel primary camera with a 1/1.3-inch OmniVision OV50H sensor with an f/1.7 aperture; a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with a 120-degree field-of-view and an f/2.0 aperture; and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 100x hybrid zoom, and an f/2.6 aperture.

According to iQoo, the primary camera and telephoto camera support AI-assisted astrophotography and ‘Super Moon’ modes, respectively. The telephoto camera also supports macro photography. For selfies and video chats, the iQoo 12 is equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera with a wide-angle lens and an f/2.5 aperture.

Connectivity options on the iQoo 12 include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, infrared blaster, and a USB 2.0 Type-C port. The smartphone is equipped with an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, and ambient colour sensor. It has an under-display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

The handset is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge support — iQoo says it reconstructed the battery with a graphite negative electrode along with multiple cold pressing of electrode sheets, micron-scale laser etching, and using a large-pore-sized membrane for improved battery performance. The handset has an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, measures 163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1mm and weighs 203.9g, according to the company.

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iQoo 12 5G Price in India Accidentally Leaked Ahead of December 12 Launch; Pre-Booking Now Open

iQoo 12 5G is set to launch in India on December 12, following its initial launch in China on November 7. The phone was unveiled alongside the iQoo 12 Pro. There is no word yet on the India launch of the Pro model, however, several details about the Indian variant of the base iQoo 12 5G model have been confirmed officially. The handset will come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and run Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14. The model will come as a successor to the iQoo 11 5G, which received a price cut recently. Meanwhile, the price of the iQoo 12 5G was accidentally leaked online via an Amazon listing.

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) spotted the price of the iQoo 12 5G on Amazon India before it was taken down. The phone is seen to be listed in two configurations. The 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB options will be priced in India at Rs. 52,999 and Rs. 57,999, respectively, according to the screengrabs shared by the tipster. The launch is scheduled for December 12 in India.

As of now, the Amazon listing doesn’t show any price details and only offers details on pre-booking the handset. Customers can pre-book the iQoo 12 5G at only Rs. 999 and can confirm the purchase between December 13, 12PM IST and December 14 12AM IST. With pre-booking, buyers can get a free Vivo TWS Air earbuds worth Rs. 2,999. The phone is offered in Alpha (black) and Legend (white) colour options.

On the Amazon listing, the iQoo 12 5G claims to be India’s only flagship smartphone with a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 64-megapixel camera setup. One of the 50-megapixel sensors is a primary sensor, while the other is paired with an ultra-wide-angle lens. The third sensor will be paired with a telephoto sensor with 100X digital zoom support. The front camera of the phone will carry a 16-megapixel sensor.

iQoo 12 5G is confirmed to be powered by an octa-core 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It will also ship with Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out-of-the-box and offer three years of software updates and four years of security patches, as has been announced earlier. The phone will feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz and also pack a 5,000mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support.

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iQoo 12 5G’s Price in India Tipped as Retail Box Leaks Ahead of December 12 Launch

iQoo 12 5G is scheduled to launch in India on December 12, but ahead of its official release, the phone’s pricing has been tipped online. The upcoming model is expected to debut in the premium segment. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and packs a triple rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary camera. The iQoo 12 was launched in China earlier this month alongside the iQoo 12 Pro. The Indian variant of iQoo 12 5G is said to come in two RAM and storage configurations.

Noted tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) leaked the retail box image of the iQoo 12 5G on Wednesday. As per the image, the handset will be priced between Rs. 50,999 and Rs. 59,999. The tipster states that the MRP will be Rs. 56,999. It is tipped to come in 12GB RAM + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB storage variants.

The iQoo 12 5G is confirmed to launch in India on December 12. It will be available for purchase via Amazon. The handset will run on Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 and be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC under the hood.

iQoo 12 was launched in China with a price tag of CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 45,000) for the 12GB + 256GB variant, CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 50,00) for the 16GB +512GB variant, and CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 53,000) for the 16GB + 1TB variant.

The Chinese version of iQoo 12 5G sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K(1,260×2,800 pixels) resolution and 144Hz variable refresh rate. It has a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel sensor. The camera unit also comprises a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto 100X digital zoom and a 50-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor. For selfies and video chats, it features a 16-megapixel sensor.

The iQoo 12 offers up to 1TB of UFS4.0 inbuilt storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, with 120W fast charging support.

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iQoo Neo 9 Series Confirmed to Launch in December, Design Teased

iQoo Neo 9 series is confirmed to launch in China very soon. It is said to succeed the iQoo Neo 8 lineup, which was unveiled in May this year. The series launched with a base iQoo Neo 8 and an iQoo Neo 8 Pro. The upcoming iQoo Neo 9 series was earlier tipped to launch in Q1 2024; however, the company has confirmed the launch timeline of the iQoo Neo 9 series. Meanwhile, the high-end iQoo Neo 9 Pro was reportedly spotted on a certification site.

In a Weibo post, iQoo confirmed that the iQoo Neo 9 series will launch in December this year. One of the iQoo Neo 9 models has been teased in the announcement with a red and white dual-tone design. The phone is seen with an IR blaster on the top edge and the volume rockers and power button on the left edge.

The iQoo Neo 9 model teased in the photo is seen to sport a dual rear camera unit. The sensors are placed in two separate rectangular cutouts with rounded edges arranged vertically on the top left corner of the back panel. The moniker of the handset is inked below the camera units and the brand name appears on the bottom left corner.

Meanwhile, a MySmartPrice report states that the upcoming iQoo 9 Pro model with the model number V2339A was spotted on China’s 3C certification site. The listing suggests that the phone will support up to 120W wired charging, similar to the preceding model. The report adds that the chargers listed with the model numbers V12060L0A0-CN and V12060L1A0-CN can deliver output at 15W, 18W, 66W, and 120W. They are also said to support 15W, 27W, 36W, 45W, and 100W outputs via USB Power Delivery and up to 100W charging through PPS protocol.

An earlier leak claimed that the base iQoo Neo 9 will sport a 6.78-inch display. Another report suggested that one of the iQoo Neo 9 models will likely feature a 1.49-inch Sony IMX920 50-megapixel primary rear camera sensor. The base iQoo Neo 9 is said to come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and could be paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The iQoo Neo 9 Pro, on the other hand, is tipped to get a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The models are likely to ship with Android 14-based FunTouchOS 14 or OriginOS 4 varying by region.

iQoo Neo 8 comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, while the Neo 8 Pro has a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset. The phones carry 6.78-inch 1.5K (2800 x 1260 pixels) AMOLED displays and 5,000mAh batteries with 120W fast charging support.

For optics, both iQoo Neo 8 models sport 16-megapixel front camera sensors. At the back, camera unit on the base model includes a 50-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel secondary sensors, while the iQoo Neo 8 Pro comes with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX866V main sensor and an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens.

The iQoo Neo 8 series models are available in Night Rock, Match Point, and Surf colour options. The vanilla model was priced at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 29,300) during launch for its 12GB + 256GB variant, while the iQoo Neo 8 Pro started at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 38,700) for its 16GB + 256GB variant.

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iQoo 11 5G Price Lowered Ahead of iQoo 12 5G Launch; Other iQoo Phones Also Discounted

iQoo 12 5G is scheduled to launch in India on December 12. It will succeed the iQoo 11 5G, which was introduced in the country in January this year. The iQoo 12 series was unveiled in China earlier this month and includes the vanilla iQoo 12 and an iQoo 12 Pro. The company has not yet confirmed or teased the India launch of the iQoo 12 Pro. However, the iQoo 11 Pro also never came to India, therefore, it is likely that only the vanilla iQoo 12 model will be sold in India. Ahead of the iQoo 12 launch, the company has announced a price cut for iQoo 11 5G and several other 5G phones.

In a post on X, iQoo India announced that the 16GB + 256GB variant of the iQoo 11 5G is now available on Amazon at a price as low as Rs. 49,999. The variant is listed at Rs. 51,999 but bank offers of up to Rs. 2,000, can bring the effective price down to Rs. 49,999. Buyers can also get free Vivo TWS Air earbuds worth Rs. 2,999 with the purchase. The price cut is part of the iQoo Quest Days sale that started on November 23 and will last till November 30.

iQoo 11 5G features a 6.78-inch 2K E6 AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz and a peak brightness level of 1,800 nits. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM. It runs on Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13.

For optics, the triple rear camera of the iQoo 11 5G includes a 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN5 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support, a 13-megapixel telephoto camera, and an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide angle lens. The front camera of the phone carries a 16-megapixel sensor.

The iQoo 11 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge support. For security, it is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone also supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C port, GPS, OTG, and NFC connectivity. Weighing 206 grams, the phone measures 165mm x 77mm x 9mm in size.

Other iQoo phones are also available at a discounted price during the sale. Amazon has listed the iQoo Neo 7 5G at Rs. 25,999, while the iQoo Z7s 5G starts at Rs. 15,999, during the iQoo Quest Days sale. Meanwhile, the iQoo Z7 Pro 5G and iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G, also discounted, now start at Rs. 21,999 and Rs. 31,499, respectively. The iQoo Z6 Lite 5G also available at a lowered price of Rs. 12,999.

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iQoo Neo 9 Schematics Tip Design, Might Feature 6.78-Inch Display, Dual Rear Cameras

iQoo Neo 8 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC was launched in China in May. The new model is yet to debut in other global markets including India, but rumours of the purported iQoo Neo 9 are already surfacing on the Web. In a new update, the schematics of the iQoo Neo 9 have surfaced online, offering a brief look at the possible rear design of the upcoming handset. The image suggests a dual rear camera module on the rear. It is tipped to come with a 6.78-inch display.

Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated) posted schematics of the iQoo Neo 9 on Weibo. It suggests a hole-punch cutout at the top centre of the display and narrow bezels. The handset appears to have a dual rear camera unit. The primary and secondary sensors are seen arranged in separate small circular cutouts on the top left corner alongside a dual-LED flash unit. Volume buttons and power button are seen arranged on the left spine.

iQoo Neo 9
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Furthermore, the tipster claims that iQoo Neo 9 will feature a 6.78-inch display. The iQoo Neo 8 and iQoo Neo 8 Pro also sport a similar display with 1.5K resolution.

iQoo is expected to announce the iQoo Neo 9 and iQoo Neo 9 Pro in the first quarter of next year. The iQoo Neo 9 is tipped to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. It is expected to ship with Android 14-based FunTouchOS 14 or OriginOS 4 depending upon the region. It might get a 50-megapixel Sony IMX920 1.49-inch sensor as well.

The iQoo Neo 9 Pro is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.

The iQoo Neo 8 was unveiled with a starting price tag of CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 29,300).

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iQoo 12 5G Will Launch in India With Android 14-Based Funtouch OS 14

iQoo 12 series was unveiled globally on November 7. The lineup includes the iQoo 12 and the iQoo 12 Pro. The base model has long been scheduled to launch in the Indian market on December 12. There has been no word yet about the India launch of the high-end Pro variant though. The vanilla iQoo 12 model will include Qualcomm’s latest chipset and feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit. It is said to succeed the iQoo 11 5G, which was introduced in China in December 2022 and later in India in January this year. The company has now revealed the OS and availability details of the handset.

The company announced that the iQoo 12 5G will launch in India with Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14, making it the first non-Pixel smartphone to launch in the country with Android 14 out-of-the-box. There are other models like the Galaxy S23 models that have received Android 14-based updates since Google released the OS version earlier this year in October.

A press release from iQoo also confirmed that the iQoo 12 5G will be available for purchase in the country only via Amazon and the official iQoo e-store. The phone’s microsite on both Amazon and the website are live.

In China, the 12GB + 256GB and the 16GB + 512GB variants of the iQoo 12 are priced at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 45,000) and CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 50,00), respectively. The top-of-the-line 16GB RAM + 1TB option is listed at CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 53,000). The model is available in China in Burning Way, Legend Edition, and Track Version (translated) colour options. The Track Version comes with a BMW Motorsport-inspired finish. Price details of the Indian variant of the phone are still under wraps but it is expected to share similar specifications to that of its Chinese counterpart.

The iQoo 12 5G comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1.5K (1,260×2,800 pixels), a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The display also offers HDR10+ support. The handset is confirmed to be powered by an octa-core 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in India, just like the Chinese version, and it will be paired with an Adreno 750 GPU.

In the camera department, the iQoo 12 5G features a 50-megapixel 1/1.3-inch primary sensor, a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter with 100X digital zoom, and a 50-megapixel sensor with an ultra wide-angle lens. The phone is also equipped with a 16-megapixel sensor front camera. The handset houses a 5,000mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security and measures 163.22mm x 75.88mm x 8.10mm in size while weighing 203 grams.

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