iQOO 12 Year of the Dragon variant launched in China: price, specs

Published On: January 11, 2024

Highlights

The iQOO 12 was launched in India in December 2023.
The iQOO 12 Year of the Dragon variant has been launched in China.
This special edition smartphone comes with 12GB+512GB storage.

The iQOO 12 was launched in several markets, including China and India, last year. Now, the company has unveiled the iQOO 12 Year of the Dragon special edition smartphone with 12GB+512GB storage in China. With this, the iQOO 12 is now available in four storage variants in the home country. Check out the price and other details of the special edition of the iQOO 12.

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iQOO 12 Year of the Dragon variant price, other details

Via Weibo, it has been revealed that iQOO has released the Year of the Dragon version of the iQOO 12 smartphone.
This variant comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, priced at CNY 3,999, which is approximately Rs 46,819.

The iQOO 12 Year of the Dragon variant is set to be available for purchase on January 12th at 10 am local time in China.
Also, iQOO 12’s price with 256GB storage has been reduced by CNY 200 (around Rs 2,381) for a limited time. It is now available at CNY 3,799 (around Rs 45,228).

In China, the iQOO 12 was launched in three storage variants, including 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB. Meanwhile, in India, the iQOO 12 was released in 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB storage variants.

iQOO 12 specifications

The Year of the Dragon variant doesn’t offer any new changes in the specifications of the phone. The iQOO 12 was launched with a 144Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 120W fast charging technology, and much more. Here’s a quick look at the specifications of the iQOO 12.

Display: The iQOO 12 comes with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED 144Hz display, HDR10+, punch-hole cutout, and more.
Chipset: The iQOO 12 is equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, coupled with an Adreno GPU. Additionally, it includes a dedicated Q1 chipset for better gaming experience.
Rear cameras: It features a 50MP Omnivision OV50H OIS main sensor with f/1.68 aperture and LED flash, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle Samsung JN1 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, and a 64MP 3x telephoto camera with f/2.57 aperture, OIS, and up to 100x digital zoom.
Selfie camera: The iQOO 12 features a 16MP front camera that caters to selfies and video chats.
Storage: The handset is equipped with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage in China.
Software: The iQOO 12 runs on Android 14-based OriginOS 4.0 custom skin.
Battery: With a 5,000mAh battery, the iQOO 12 supports 120W fast charging, ensuring efficient and quick power replenishment.
Connectivity: The iQOO 12 supports 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers and more.