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

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.