• By Vikas Yadav
  • Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:29 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

iQOO 12 Leaks: Chinese smartphone maker iQOO will launch its flagship iQOO 12 5G smartphone in India next month. The device is confirmed to sport a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for performance, a triple camera setup on the back and more premium features. And in the latest move, Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO India, has iterated that the device will scrap the two bloatware folders - Hot Apps And Hot Games famous for their spammy notifications.

For the unaware, Hot Apps and Hot Games are pre-installed in iQOO phones that recommend apps and games from the company's app store. These folders are shortcuts that act as an entry point to promote the Vivo app store. Because they are attached to a system app, these cannot be uninstalled.

Also Read: iQOO 12 Price, Specifications, India Release Date, Features: Everything We Know So Far

Marya shared the update in a post on X, formerly called Twitter, and said: "The all-new smooth and clean experience with the #FuntouchOS14 on #iQOO12." For long-term software support, the handset will get three Android updates and four years of security updates.

Funtoch OS 14 will offer enhanced customisation in the lock screen, Always-On display and Kinetic wallpapers. It is unclear whether this will apply to all iQOO phones or just the premium-grade offerings. Meanwhile, the smartphone has already launched in China. Here are all the details to know about the device.

iQOO 12 5G Specifications (Expectations)

According to the Chinese listing, the handset may have a 6.78-inch AMOLED 144Hz screen. Under the hood, it will have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU and Q1 Supercomputing chip. The device may sport a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging. As for the optics, the handset will get a 50MP OIS primary, 50MP ultrawide and 64MP telephoto sensor on the rear.

Also Read: iQOO 12 5G India Launch: Upcoming Smartphone Will Be Up For Grabs On Amazon; Full Specs, Price Expectations Inside

iQOO 12 5G Price, Release Date In India

The Chinese variant of the phone starts from 3,999 yuan (roughly Rs 47,000). While no concrete leaks on the India pricing are live, the smartphone will launch in India on December 12. It will be available for purchase on Amazon.