UAE Price
AED 2,200
India Price
₹64,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo iQOO 12 Pro 256GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5100 mAh battery. At AED 2,200 in the UAE and ₹64,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo iQOO 12 Pro excels with its 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, 120W wired charging (0–100% in 19 minutes), and 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom—unmatched in its price tier. It’s built for competitive mobile gamers who demand sustained high frame rates and ultra-fast charging between sessions, plus photographers needing 50MP wide and 50MP ultrawide with OIS for low-light clarity. Its weakness? Thermals throttle under prolonged 144Hz gaming, dropping frame rates after 20 minutes. In UAE at AED 2200, it’s competitive because it outperforms the Galaxy S24+ in charging speed and zoom, while matching its display. In India at ₹64999, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s S24 Ultra offers better thermals, longer software support, and same 200MP sensor for ₹69999, making the iQOO 12 Pro a niche pick only for those prioritizing charging speed and 144Hz over thermal resilience and brand ecosystem.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired 50W wireless 10W reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, ulti-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, gyro-EIS |
| 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, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| 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 |
| 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 | 164.6 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm or 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 205 g or 210 g (7.23 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~518 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Red, White (BMW M branding) |
| Models | V2329A |
| Price | About 650 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, November 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, November 14 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (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.
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Common questions about the iQOO 12 Pro.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize strong performance and flagship features at a lower price than newer models. However, software updates and app compatibility could become limited over time.
The vivo iQOO 12 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 2200 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The vivo iQOO 12 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹64999 in India. It can be purchased from official vivo stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp, detailed photos with excellent dynamic range in daylight and strong low-light performance. It captures smooth 4K video at 60fps with stable stabilization.
The battery life lasts a full day with heavy usage, including gaming and streaming. It supports fast charging to replenish power quickly when needed.
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