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vivo iQOO 12
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vivo iQOO 12

Released: 2023, November 07Price: $ 636.00 / ₹ 41,998Status: Available. Released 2023, November 14

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 750
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.78 inches, 111.0 cm, 2, (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandVivo
BuildGlass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Modelvivo iQOO 12
Price$ 636.00 / ₹ 41,998
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Red, White (BMW M branding)
ModelsV2307A
Single16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, November 14
Triple50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF
Weight198.5 g or 203.7 g (7.02 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Display1425 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India
Charging120W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Released2023, November 07
Announced2023, November 07
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless (market/region dependent)
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm or 8.4 mm
Resolution1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-25.9 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1574344 (v9), 2107464 (v10), GeekBench: 5857 (v5), 6953 (v6), GFXBench: 102fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Battery (new)Active use score 13:30h
Infrared portYes

vivo iQOO 12 Overview

About vivo iQOO 12 vivo iQOO 12 is another flagship from Vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2023. vivo iQOO 12 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

vivo iQOO 12 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo iQOO 12?

The vivo iQOO 12 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does vivo iQOO 12 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting vivo iQOO 12 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo iQOO 12 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo iQOO 12 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo iQOO 12.