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Hello Questers

I'd like to thank the @iQOO Connect team and @parakram_h for supplying me with a test unit of the iQOO 12 before its official release. This early access allowed me to extensively test the device and give our questers a detailed evaluation.

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The design story of the iQOO 12

The iQOO 12 Legend Edition design distinguishes out in the smartphone market, combining technological innovation with passionate design. This is owed in large part to its successful collaboration with BMW M Motorsport, which resulted in a device that combines performance and style. The porthole camera design is one of the most eye-catching aspects of the iQOO 12 Legend Edition. This creative notion is more than simply a pretty face; it has deep symbolism.

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Camera Details and Samples:

The iQOO 12 smartphone has three rear cameras: an astronomical camera (50 MP), an ultrawide-angle camera (50 MP), and a periscope telephoto camera (64 MP). This camera setup provides a variety of photography possibilities to meet a variety of settings and purposes. The Astrography Camera includes a huge 1/1.3-inch sensor, which aids in color reproduction and image quality in low-light conditions.

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iQOO 12 Specification

Phone Color: Legend / Alpha
Size and Weight: 203.7g
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
RAM & ROM: 12 GB/16 GB; 256 GB/512 GB
Display

Type: 144 Hz LTPO AMOLED

Size: 6.78 inches

Resolution: 2800 x 1260

Contrast: 8000000:1

Local Peak Brightness: 3000 nits

Certifications: HDR 10+ Certification

Battery: 120W FlashCharge/ Equivalent 5000mAh（TYP）
Photography (Front Camera): 16 MP Front Camera (f/2.45, 27mm)
Photography (Rear Camera)

50 MP Astrography Camera (f/1.68, 23mm)

50 MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera

64 MP 3X Periscope Telephoto Camera (f/2.57, 70mm)

Network: WiFi7
Sensor: Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Blaster, Flicker Sensor
Operating System: FuntouchOS 14 (Based on Android 14)

Benchmark results

Solar Bay

Score: 8609
FPS average: 32.74 FPS
FPS range: 11 – 41 FPS

Wild Life Extreme

Score: 4891
FPS average: 29.29 FPS
FPS range: 16 – 37 FPS

Antutu

Score: 2.1Mn+

Summary

Finally, the iQOO 12 is an excellent smartphone that expertly blends powerful performance with a sleek design. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and custom Supercomputing Chip Q1 enable it to provide an unparalleled gaming experience. The phone's 144Hz AMOLED display ensures high-definition visuals, and its triple rear camera system with unique Porthole Design allows for a variety of photography options. The Pro-Performance Graphite Battery, when combined with the 120W FlashCharge feature, ensures long battery life and quick charging times.