iQoo (a sub-brand of Vivo) is preparing to launch its latest flagship, the iQoo 12, in Malaysia after it was released in China last month.
There are actually two phones, the iQoo 12 and 12 Pro, but it’s uncertain if the company will release both models here or just the base variant. Both phones sport identical designs with minor hardware differences.
Both iQoo 12 and 12 Pro will incorporate the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, providing a maximum of 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Both models also integrate the Q1 e-sports chip, a proprietary chip from the company, designed to optimise gaming performance.
Both phones boast a large 6.78-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate. iQoo 12 features a flat-screen provided by BOE, offering a sharp 1.5K resolution, 3,000nits peak brightness, and 2160Hz PWM dimming.
In contrast, iQoo 12 Pro comes with a curved-edge E7 AMOLED Samsung screen, delivering 2K resolution, a peak brightness of 2,700 nits, and 1440Hz PWM dimming.
Regarding fingerprint scanning technology, iQoo 12 uses an optical in-screen fingerprint scanner, while the 12 Pro employs a faster and more accurate ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
Both iQoo 12 variants sport a triple-camera setup on their back, featuring a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main sensor from OmniVision paired with an f/1.68 lens and OIS. The camera module also includes a periscope telephoto camera with a 64MP 1/2.0-inch sensor and f/2.57 lens, along with a 50MP f/2.0 ultrawide camera. Additionally, all iQoo 12 models are equipped with a 16MP f/2.5 selfie camera.
In terms of battery capacity, the standard iQoo 12 model boasts a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, while the 12 Pro model features a larger 5,100mAh battery and offers both 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging options.
Both iQoo 12 and 12 Pro come in three colour choices: black and white with glass backs and a red variant with a leather back. The standard iQoo 12 model is rated with IP64, while the 12 Pro boasts a higher IP68 rating.
We will be attending the iQoo 12 launch event happening soon, so stay tuned for our coverage!
