Vivo iQOO 12 ( iQOO )

Reviewed by WhatMobilePK Editorial Team · Last updated January 28, 2026

Vivo iQOO 12 | whatmobile pk
100/100
AI score
90/100
Camera score
46/100
Battery score

The Vivo iQOO 12 is a flagship performance smartphone built around the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, targeting gaming and power users. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and high brightness for smooth visuals. The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor, 64MP periscope telephoto with optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide, delivering strong versatility in photography. A 5000mAh (China) / 4880mAh (global) battery paired with 120W wired fast charging ensures very fast top-ups. The Vivo iQOO 12 runs Android 14 with iQOO’s custom UI and offers stereo speakers, UFS 4.0 storage, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. While it lacks an official IP rating and a headphone jack, the iQOO 12 stands out for raw performance, fast charging, and a high-refresh AMOLED display.

Vivo iQOO 12 | whatmobile pk

Vivo iQOO 12

General

Release Date Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)
Dimensions 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight 198.5 g
OS Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)
IP Rating No official IP rating

Network

Network 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
SIM Dual Nano-SIM

Display

Type AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz
Size 6.78 inches
Resolution 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)
Protection N/A

Platform

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU Adreno 750

Memory

RAM 12GB/16GB
Storage 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)
Card Slot No

Camera

Back Camera 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)
Front Camera 16 MP
Video 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack No

Comms

WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.x
GPS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
NFC Yes
USB USB Type-C

Features

Sensors Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity

Battery

Battery Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh
Charging 120W wired (fast charging)

Price in Pakistan

PKR 147,999

90/100 — Ultra Flagship Camera

This camera delivers good daylight photography, average night performance, and standard video recording.

Daylight
Night
Video
Selfie
Hardware

Helpful Links

Battery Performance Analysis

46
/100
Grade: D
📱
Screen Time
8.9 hrs
🎮
Gaming Time
5.8 hrs
🎬
Video Playback
19.6 hrs
⚡
Charging Speed
Ultra Fast

Battery Specifications

Battery Capacity
Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh
Charging Power
120W wired (fast charging)
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz

What Does This Grade Mean?

Grade D (Below 55): Below average battery performance. You may need to charge this phone multiple times per day depending on your usage patterns.

0
/100
Fair Gaming

Entry-level gaming - lighter games only

Performance Factors

GPU
85/100 - Adreno 750
CPU
100/100 - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
RAM
95/100 - 12GB/16GB
Battery
95/100 - Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh

Gaming Performance

  • Casual Games - 30 FPS smooth ✅
  • Heavy Games - Lower settings recommended ⚠️
  • Intensive Gaming - Not ideal ❌

AI Recommendation Score

100
/100
Overall AI Score

Score Breakdown

⚙️
Processor
Top-tier performance
💾
RAM
Memory capacity
📷
Camera
Photography quality
🖥️
Display
Screen quality
🔋
Battery
Endurance rating

AI Verdict

Excellent choice! This phone excels across all categories and represents outstanding value.

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