iQOO·Flagship · Released Nov 2023
iQOO 12
SD8 Gen 3 flagship with a 64 MP periscope and 120 W.
84/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$600
Color · Legend (BMW M)
Display
6.78" AMOLED 144 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.68
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
199 g
AI Snapshot
A periscope gaming flagship.
iQOO 12 pairs the SD8 Gen 3 with a 64 MP 3× periscope, a gaming co-processor and 120 W charging at $600 — flagship performance and zoom for less than the big names.
Subscores · 0–100
Display86
Camera80
Performance90
Battery82
Build80
Value84
- SD8 Gen 3 + 64 MP 3× periscope.
- 120 W charging + 3,000-nit panel.
- Gaming Q1 chip + 144 Hz.
- Strong value at $600.
Full specifications
Type
LTPO AMOLED, 144 Hz
Size
6.78 inches
Resolution
2,800 × 1,260 px
Peak brightness
3,000 nits
Main
50 MP Sony IMX920, f/1.68, OIS
Periscope
64 MP OmniVision, 3× optical, OIS
Ultrawide
50 MP
Selfie
16 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg +29.6%
This
2,100,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -22.4%
This
2,250
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -13.6%
This
7,000
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg +12.9%
This
70.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the iQOO 12 released?
The iQOO 12 was released in Nov 2023.
What is the iQOO 12 screen size and type?
The iQOO 12 has a 6.78" AMOLED 144 Hz display.
What chipset does the iQOO 12 use?
The iQOO 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iQOO 12 have?
The iQOO 12 ships with 12 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iQOO 12 battery capacity?
The iQOO 12 has a 5,000 mAh battery.
What is the iQOO 12 main camera?
The iQOO 12 has a 50 MP · f/1.68 main camera.
Does the iQOO 12 have 5G?
The iQOO 12 supports 5G (Sub-6).
Is the iQOO 12 waterproof?
The iQOO 12 is rated IP64 for dust and water resistance.