For those of us who appreciate mobile excellence, the iQOO 12's arrival is a reason to be excited. With the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset under its hood, this phone offers an impressive performance without compromising on other aspects or burning a hole in your pocket. Let's dive into what makes the iQOO 12 a mobile performance marvel.
Performance at its Peak
As one of the first phones in Malaysia to use the latest and greatest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the iQOO 12 CPU's delivers a 30% increase in speed and 20% improvement in power efficiency compared to its predecessors. The 25% boost in GPU performance not only allows performance users and gamers alike to enjoy better performing apps and games but also offers enhanced gaming visuals and smoother gameplay.
Not only a faster CPU, but also a faster GPU for a better gaming experience
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The iQOO 12 achieved high benchmark scores in Geekbench 6 and 3DMark
For gaming aficionados, the iQOO 12 introduces the Supercomputing Chip Q1, enhancing the gaming experience with features like Game Frame Interpolation and Game Super Resolution. This innovation takes select mobile games to the next level, offering better detail and supporting higher frame rates of up to 144Hz.
In addition, you can easily enable or disable Game Frame Interpolation or Game Super Resolution anytime, even while playing! Furthermore, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's AI capabilities further enable generative AI models and applications like ChatGPT.
Genshin Impact maximum settings with iQOO 12 Game Super Resolution - Disabled
Genshin Impact maximum settings with iQOO 12 Game Super Resolution - Enabled
Asphalt 9 with iQOO 12 Game Super Resolution - Disabled
Asphalt 9 with iQOO 12 Game Super Resolution - Enabled ~ you can clearly see sharper details
Cooling for Uninterrupted Play
To ensure that the iQOO 12 maintains optimal performance without overheating, it employs a 6K vapor chamber with four cooling zones. This clever cooling solution ensures that the phone remains comfortable to hold, even during extended gaming sessions.
Trying this out with Genshin Impact on maximum settings reveals the iQOO 12 just becoming slightly warm, where other devices might tend to just stop completely due to overheating. While it might get toasty for some, you can easily snap on the bundled case for a more comfortable grip.
Visual Excellence
You can see all the colours and details pop with the 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display
The 144Hz refresh rate ensures a buttery smooth scrolling experience on the iQOO 12
A remarkable gaming experience requires an outstanding display, and the iQOO 12 delivers with its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display. Boasting a high resolution and a vibrant colour palette, this screen supports a 144Hz refresh rate for a visually immersive experience that gamers and movie watchers will both appreciate.
Endurance for Your Adventures
The iQOO 12 is equipped with a substantial 5000mAh Pro-Performance Graphite Battery, ensuring that it can keep up with your gaming and entertainment needs. Even during intense gaming sessions, you won't have to worry about the battery dying prematurely. And when you need a quick recharge, the 120W FlashCharge feature has you covered.
Playing Genshin Impact on maximum settings for 35 minutes only uses up 11% of battery life, so you can play for hours with the iQOO 12
The 120W FlashCharge gets you up and running in under an hour
More than capable for photography!
Unlike other gaming phones, the iQOO 12 also delivers in terms of photography performance with a 50MP Astrography Camera, a 64MP Periscope Camera with 3x zoom, and a 50MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera on the back and a 16MP camera on the front.
Thanks to this triple rear camera combo, you can zoom up to 100x making it awesome at taking clear photos from afar. The front camera is no slouch either as it easily delivers detailed selfies as well. Just check out the camera samples below.
The iQOO 12 easily captures indoor shots
You can also see all the details outdoors as well with the iQOO 12's cameras
Capture the light behind the trees with the iQOO 12
1x zoom ~ Can you spot it?
2x zoom ~ Looks like it's still far away
3x zoom ~ Can you get any closer but still see the details clearly?
10x zoom ~ with the iQOO 12 you can clearly see the details of this small Striated Heron
You can also capture nice selfies with the 16MP front camera of the iQOO 12
Overall, the iQOO 12 excels in multiple areas, catering to performance users, movie enthusiasts, photographers, and gamers alike. Its sleek design, scratch-resistant curved glass, and durable aluminum body add to its appeal. If you appreciate a phone that balances performance with other key features for the price of just RM3399, the iQOO 12 is definitely worth considering. For more details, you can explore the iQOO Malaysia website.
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Some hands-on photos of the iQOO 12. The white version looks like a performance racing machine!
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