by iQOO, the Chinese smartphone brand, has officially confirmed that its flagship device, the iQOO 12, will be launching in India soon. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO, Nipun Marya, on Twitter. While the exact launch date has not been confirmed, it is expected to happen in December, following the device’s launch in China on November 7.
In a tweet, Marya revealed that the iQOO 12 will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. This chipset is expected to provide users with a powerful performance and is set to power many flagship phones in 2024. The iQOO 12 will be the first phone in India to feature this advanced chipset, giving it an edge over its competitors.
As for the specifications of the iQOO 12, details have not been officially revealed by the company. However, leaks suggest that the device will come with an AMOLED display featuring a 2K resolution and a high refresh rate of 144Hz. It is also rumored to have an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, allowing users to unlock the phone even with wet or moist fingers. Additionally, the iQOO 12 is expected to sport a triple rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel Omnivision OV50H sensor, a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens with the ISOCELL JN1 sensor, and a 64-megapixel sensor with 3X optical zoom. The device may also support 200W fast charging and include a large 5,000mAh battery.
iQOO is known for its competitive pricing strategy, offering high-performance devices at affordable prices. The iQOO 11, for instance, was launched in India with a starting price of Rs 59,999. It is expected that the iQOO 12 will follow a similar pricing trend, although slight adjustments may be made to align with industry trends and incremental price changes.
While the exact launch date of the iQOO 12 in India is yet to be announced, the company has started teasing the product, indicating that the launch is imminent. Considering the previous timeline of the iQOO 11, which made its way to India a month after its launch in China, it is highly likely that the iQOO 12 will arrive in India in December. However, fans and potential buyers will need to wait for the official confirmation from iQOO regarding the launch date and pricing details.
The introduction of the iQOO 12 to the Indian market further strengthens the brand’s presence, offering consumers a high-performance smartphone with the latest chipset technology. With its competitive pricing strategy and advanced features, the iQOO 12 is set to make a significant impact in the Indian smartphone market.
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- Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
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