iQOO 12 A Versatile Flagship Comparable to Pro, Redefining the New Standard for Gaming Flagships

iQOO 12 A Versatile Flagship on Par with Pro Models, Setting a New Benchmark for Gaming Flagships

With “user-oriented” as its core concept, iQOO ensures that it brings the latest technology to its digital series products in the first place. After the release of the third-generation Snapdragon 8, iQOO, known for being “daring and innovative,” was the first to introduce the latest iQOO 12 series.

iQOO 12

However, upon closer inspection, this year’s iQOO 12 is not quite the same as previous years. It is not a simple basic flagship model, but a versatile flagship that excels in all aspects, giving it a professional taste.

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Shortly after the release of the third-generation Snapdragon 8, the iQOO 12 became the first model on the market to be equipped with this chip. The newly released third-generation Snapdragon 8 offers leading performance. It adopts a 1+5+2 64-bit architecture, with a 3.3GHz Cortex X4 super-large core, five Cortex A720 large cores (three at 3.14GHz and two at 2.96GHz), and two 2.6GHz Cortex A520 small cores. With this new architecture, the iQOO 12 can deliver even better performance and keep power consumption within a reasonable range.

iQOO 12 scores over 2.15 million on Antutu Benchmark at room temperature

Based on actual tests, the iQOO 12 scores over 2.15 million on Antutu Benchmark at room temperature, putting it in the top tier of smartphones.

In the past, there would be clear distinctions between the standard version and the Pro version in terms of hardware. However, this year’s iQOO 12 is packed with impressive hardware. It is also equipped with a self-developed Q1 chip, which helps the iQOO 12 achieve a smooth gaming experience comparable to the Pro version.

When playing games with the iQOO 12, the Q1 chip can recognize the gaming scene and achieve low-latency frame insertion through chip capabilities customization and self-developed algorithms. Combined with efficient chip computing pathways, it becomes the first in the industry to enable the super-resolution and frame insertion concurrent technology within a game.

Previously, many devices enhanced image quality and smoothness through the chip’s powerful computing capabilities. However, the iQOO 12 achieves both using the third-generation Snapdragon 8 and the Q1 chip. It guarantees higher image quality in games while surpassing native smoothness, delivering an even better gaming experience to every gaming enthusiast.

Ultra-high-definition ‘Genshin Impact’

Taking “Genshin Impact” as an example, the iQOO 12 supports utilizing the 1.5K screen to display ultra-clear images. When compared to the native images, it is more clear and provides a better visual experience. Furthermore, the iQOO 12 can optimize the gaming frame rate from 30 frames to 60 frames using chip computing power, achieving ultra-resolution and frame concurrency.

Stable performance of ‘Genshin Impact’ even after enabling ultra-resolution and frame concurrency

Through the Perfdog frame rate graph, it can be seen that when running “Genshin Impact” on the iQOO 12, the Q1 chip can handle half of the images and maintain a stable game frame rate for a long time.

So far, the Q1 chip of iQOO has optimized dozens of commonly seen mobile games in the market, which basically covers the daily needs of mainstream users. This new chip has indeed demonstrated its true power on the standard version of the iQOO 12.

During long gaming sessions, many users worry about their devices overheating. In order to meet the needs of heavy gamers, the iQOO 12 has introduced the “Quad-zone Cooling Architecture”. It specifically regulates the temperature in the high-frequency touch areas on the left and right sides, minimizing the impact of chip heat on fingers. In addition, the iQOO 12 also has a VC heat-dissipating plate with an area of up to 6010mm^2 internally, which even surpasses the Pro version of the same series and provides better heat dissipation capabilities.

The thermal image shows that the hot zone on the back panel of the body is located near the imaging system when running games. The internal structure of the iQOO 12 has also been finely optimized. The distance between its motherboard heat source and battery cover is slightly increased, making it further away from the palm, ensuring that the temperature of the hand does not get too high during prolonged gripping.

Similarly, the optimizations at the detail level of the iQOO 12 allow more users to enjoy an immersive gaming experience on this small device. The algorithm optimization for the screen and edges greatly enhances the responsiveness of games, especially in games that require complex operations, providing players with a more sensitive touch operation experience. In addition, the 3D haptic feedback brought by the linear motor on the X-axis and the immersive sound provided by the dual speakers ensure that the standard version of the iQOO 12 also offers a fully satisfying experience.

Playing Games with iQOO 12

Thanks to its deep understanding of eSports, iQOO 12 brings users a more immersive gaming environment, and this device has also been recognized by professional competitions. The iQOO 12 series has officially become the designated device for the KPL King of Glory Professional League and the 2023 Tencent Kaiwu Artificial Intelligence National Open Competition. This reflects the iQOO 12’s higher stability and industry-leading gaming experience.

Previous iQOO digital series standard models usually cut out some higher cost factors based on the Pro version to reduce the threshold for purchasing the device. However, this year’s iQOO 12 is more like a specially designed product, with many of its features targeting a wider user base rather than just vertical esports users.

iQOO 12

The biggest difference between the standard version and the Pro version is that the standard version adopts a more square body design, which is undoubtedly more suitable for ordinary users in today’s trend of square body. Its front also features a high-quality 1.5K straight screen. Compared to curved screens, straight screens provide a more complete display effect, and a high-quality straight screen also greatly contributes to the gaming experience. The iQOO 12 uses a 6.78-inch straight screen with a high refresh rate of 144Hz, a contrast ratio of up to 8000000:1, and supports 100% of the P3 color gamut. It can be said that this screen has all the qualities expected of a flagship level screen.

iQOO 12 with straight screen design

Similarly, the iQOO 12 standard version offers three different color options, and the track edition in our hands is one of the main color variations. It uses the classic fluorite AG glass from the iQOO family, which provides a smooth and comfortable grip, and under the light, you can also see delicate light and shadow flowing, adding a touch of agility to the calm black back panel.

iQOO 12 track edition

The camera area adopts the same rounded rectangle design as the Pro version. The iQOO 12 standard version also uses more rounded corners, making the whole device appear gentle, and the camera system also adopts a more user-friendly volcano mouth design, which reduces the impact of protrusions on grip comfort.

The iQOO 12 standard version features the most powerful camera system ever hidden within. The camera system of the iQOO 12 standard version is exactly the same as the Pro model, with three lenses: a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64-megapixel telephoto periscope lens. The wide-angle lens uses a large 1/1.3-inch sensor with an F/1.68 aperture and supports biomimetic spectral technology. The telephoto lens is a more commonly used equivalent to a 70mm focal length and supports optical image stabilization. While the standard version and the Pro version maintain a high level of consistency in terms of imaging, it also shows that iQOO is treating this standard version model with the same level of seriousness and dedication.

The iQOO 12 also incorporates many image optimization measures from vivo. For example, the texture color, natural portrait style, and stylized watermark can all make photography more interesting.

Compared to the Pro, the iQOO 12 standard version has given me more surprises. In the context of the comprehensive upgrade of the digital series both internally and externally this year, iQOO did not compromise on this standard version model but instead tried to incorporate elements from the Pro series with a lower threshold and embrace each and every one of us.

iQOO 12

The third-generation Snapdragon 8 paired with the Q1 chip brings leading performance, and the Pro-like camera and design offer a more user-friendly experience. This standard version of the iQOO 12 is already capable of becoming the new standard for gaming flagships.

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