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AED 1,900
India Price
₹53,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo iQOO 12 256GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 1,900 in the UAE and ₹53,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo iQOO 12 256GB excels with 120W wired charging, replenishing its 5000mAh battery in under 20 minutes, and delivers 13h 30m active use — among the best in class. Its 6.78-inch 2800x1260 display with 453 ppi and 144Hz refresh rate ensures buttery motion during gaming or scrolling. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, with its 3.3GHz Cortex-X4 core, sustains high frame rates in Genshin Impact without throttling. Ideal for competitive mobile gamers who demand rapid charging and sustained performance, not casual users. Its weakness? Thermals degrade after 45 minutes of heavy use, dropping frame rates by 18%. In UAE at AED 1900, it’s competitive because it outperforms the Pixel 8 Pro in charging speed and battery life at a lower price. In India at ₹53999, it’s overpriced — the Redmi K70 Ultra offers near-identical specs for ₹47999, with better cooling and same 120W charging.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm or 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g or 203.7 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Red, White (BMW M branding) |
| Models | V2307A |
| Price | ₹ 54,999 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1574344 (v9), 2107464 (v10) GeekBench: 5857 (v5), 6953 (v6) GFXBench: 102fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 1425 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -25.9 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:30h |
| Announced | 2023, November 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, November 14 |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iQOO 12.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize strong performance and value over the latest features, as its hardware remains capable for daily use. However, software updates and app optimization may decline, so consider your long-term needs carefully.
The vivo iQOO 12 256GB is priced at AED 1900 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo iQOO 12 256GB is priced at ₹53999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, detailed photos with accurate colors in daylight and handles low-light scenes well with minimal noise. It supports stable video recording at high frame rates for smooth footage.
The battery life lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, gaming, and browsing. Fast charging quickly restores power when needed.
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