Vivo iQOO 12
Vivo · 2023 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026
Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) is an upper mid-range from Vivo. MobileRank rating: 79/100. Performance 82/100, camera 79/100, battery 64/100, display 99/100, portability 51/100.
Faster than 91% of smartphones in AnTuTu
Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED, 3200x1440, 144Hz, 3000 nits (peak) |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh · ≈9.7 hrs of active use* |
| Charging | 120W / No wireless charging |
| OS | Android 14 |
| Dimensions | 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 212g |
| NFC | yes |
| Protection | IP64 |
| Launch price | $550 |
* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.
Cameras
| Main | 50MP f/1.75 |
| Ultrawide | 50MP |
| Telephoto | 64MP |
| Front | 16MP |
Benchmarks
Performance
Overview and verdict
In 2023, Vivo introduced the Vivo iQOO 12 — a "upper mid-range"-level smartphone with a MobileRank rating of 79/100. Key strengths include: a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 50 MP camera. The launch price is $550, with a value-for-money score of 76/100.
Pros
- Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset (AnTuTu 2,333,285)
- Strong camera (50 MP main)
- Fast charging at 120W
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED display at 144 Hz
- Great value at $550
- Optical zoom (64 MP telephoto)
Cons
- No wireless charging
Launch price and where to check today's
This is the launch price. We do not track current retail prices and make no claim about whether today's is higher or lower: check the stores below. Prices vary by store, region, and configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What processor does the Vivo iQOO 12 have?
The Vivo iQOO 12 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It scores 2,333,285 points in AnTuTu.
What is the Vivo iQOO 12's rating?
The Vivo iQOO 12 scores 79 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 82/100, camera 79/100, battery 64/100, display 99/100, portability 51/100.
How much does the Vivo iQOO 12 cost?
At launch the Vivo iQOO 12 cost $550. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 76/100.
What battery does the Vivo iQOO 12 have?
The Vivo iQOO 12 has a 5000 mAh battery with 120W charging. Battery score: 64/100.
Is the Vivo iQOO 12 worth buying?
The Vivo iQOO 12 is a good fit for gamers and power users, buyers looking for the best value for money, users who want a reliable everyday smartphone. Overall rating — 79/100 (upper mid-range).
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