iQOO 12 is one of the first smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset. The phone debuted in China as the successor to the iQOO 11 series and later launched in India as well. With a powerful processor, a high-refresh-rate display, and a versatile camera system, the iQOO 12 targets gamers and performance enthusiasts.
In this article, we’ll explore the features, specifications, and expected price of the iQOO 12 in Nepal.
iQOO 12 Overview
Processor and Performance
The iQOO 12 runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, built on a 4nm architecture. This flagship chipset includes one prime Cortex-X4 core clocked up to 3.3GHz, along with five performance cores and two efficiency cores. As a result, the phone delivers excellent performance for gaming, multitasking, and heavy applications.
To further enhance gaming performance, iQOO integrates a dedicated Q1 e-sports chip. This chip helps popular mobile games run at up to 144Hz, enabling features like low-latency frame insertion, superframe, and super-resolution for smoother gameplay.
The device also offers up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring fast data access and seamless multitasking. For thermal management, iQOO equips the phone with a 6K four-zone vapor chamber cooling system, which is around 40% larger than the cooling system on the iQOO 11.
Display and Design
The iQOO 12 features a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. This 1.5K resolution (2560 × 1440 pixels) screen delivers sharp visuals with a pixel density of 433 PPI.
The display also supports 2160Hz PWM dimming, which helps reduce eye strain during long usage. In terms of brightness, the panel can reach 3000 nits of local peak brightness and 1400 nits global peak brightness, making it easily visible even under bright sunlight.
For design, the phone comes in several stylish color options:
- Black
- BMW Motorsport White
- Red (vegan leather finish)
The red variant uses a vegan leather back, while the black and white models feature a glass back for a premium feel.
Camera
On the back, the iQOO 12 features a triple-camera setup designed for versatile photography.
- 50MP OmniVision OV50H primary camera (1/1.3″)
- 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide camera
- 64MP OmniVision OV64B telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom
This setup allows users to capture detailed photos, wide landscapes, and zoom shots with ease.
On the front, the phone includes a 16MP selfie camera placed inside a punch-hole cutout for video calls and selfies.
Battery and Connectivity
Powering the device is a 5000mAh battery that supports 120W wired fast charging, allowing the phone to charge quickly.
However, unlike the Pro model, the standard iQOO 12 does not support wireless charging.
For connectivity, the device includes:
- Bluetooth 5.4
- NFC
- Wi-Fi 7
- Stereo speakers for improved audio
iQOO 12 Specifications
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate, up to 3000 nits peak brightness
- Resolution: 1.5K (2560 × 1440 pixels)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) with Q1 gaming chip
- RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: Up to 1TB UFS 4.0
- OS: Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
- Rear Camera:
- 50MP OmniVision OV50H (primary)
- 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 (ultrawide)
- 64MP OmniVision OV64B (3x telephoto)
- Front Camera: 16MP
- Battery: 5000mAh with 120W wired charging
- Audio: Stereo speakers
- Connectivity: WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
- Colors: Black, BMW Motorsport White, Red
iQOO 12 Price in Nepal and Availability
In India, the iQOO 12 is available in two variants:
- 12GB + 256GB: INR 52,999
- 16GB + 512GB: INR 57,999
Based on the Indian pricing, we expect the iQOO 12 price in Nepal to start at around NPR 99,999 if the device officially launches in the Nepali market.
| iQOO 12 | Price in Nepal ( Expected ) |
|---|---|
| 12/256GB | NPR 99,999 |
| 16/512GB | NPR 109,999 |
