iQOO 12's pre-booking begins today on Amazon: Should you consider
What's the story
iQOO is gearing up to introduce the iQOO 12 smartphone in India on December 12, marking the debut of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered device in the nation.
In anticipation of the launch, pre-booking for the iQOO 12 kicks off today, exclusively through Amazon and the iQOO Store in India.
Those who pre-book the smartphone will be treated to exclusive freebies and discounts, such as a complimentary pair of Vivo TWS earbuds valued at Rs. 2,999.
Details
Priority pass required for pre-booking
To secure a pre-booking for the iQOO 12, customers must purchase a priority pass for Rs. 999 from either iQOO's official store or Amazon.
These passes are limited and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Also, the amount paid for the priority pass is refundable.
Passes go on sale starting at 12:00pm today and can be acquired until December 7.
iQOO will also introduce exclusive launch date offers for pass holders. More details about these offers will be revealed soon.
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iQOO 12 boasts a 144Hz AMOLED screen
The iQOO 12 boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 3,000-nits peak brightness.
It gets a 50MP (OIS) main, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 64MP (OIS, 3x) telephoto lens. Additionally, it has a 16MP front camera.
The phone offers up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. Operating on Android 14-based FunTouchOS 14, it qualifies for three Android version upgrades in India.
It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
Verdict
Should you pre-book the iQOO 12?
The iQOO 12 is one of the first smartphones to use Qualcomm's latest flagship chip.
Also, it enjoys a high-refresh-rate display, capable cameras, the latest RAM/storage formats, a dedicated computing chip Q1, a large VC cooling system, and a long-lasting battery with rapid charging.
Notably, iQOO is promising a clean OS experience for its latest flagship in India.
The phone is estimated to debut under Rs. 55,000, which makes it a considerable choice if you want a top-tier gaming beast.