iQOO 12 set to launch without pre-installed bloatware, receive three years of OS updates
iQOO 12 bloatware, OS update details
- iQOO has confirmed that it will remove bloatware with the new Funtouch OS 14, based on Android 14.
- iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya has confirmed that the phone will not have pre-installed applications, including the ‘Hot Apps’ and ‘Hot Games’ folders.
- The iQOO 12 is guaranteed to receive three years of Android software updates and four years of security patches.
- The latest flagship from Vivo’s sister brand will be India’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone, and also the first non-Pixel device with Android 14.
iQOO 12 specifications
Ahead of the India launch, the iQOO 12 was launched in China with a 6.78-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with up to 16GB of RAM, a 50MP main camera, and much more. It is expected that the Indian variant is going to retain all the features. Here’s a look at the iQOO specs.
- Display: The iQOO 12 comes with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate.
- Chipset: The iQOO 12 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and Adreno GPU.
- Storage: The storage options on the iQOO 12 include up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage capacity.
- OS: The iQOO 12 runs on Android 14 with the OriginOS 4.0 custom skin.
- Rear camera: The iQOO 12’s rear camera setup consists of a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera offering 3x zoom and 100x digital zoom.
- Selfie camera: For selfies and video chats, the iQOO 12 features a 16MP front camera.
- Battery: The phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging.
- Other features: Additional features include an in-screen fingerprint sensor, a Q1 chipset to enhance frame rates and gaming experience, stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio, aptX, and aptX HD.
iQOO 12 bloatware, OS update details
- iQOO has confirmed that it will remove bloatware with the new Funtouch OS 14, based on Android 14.
- iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya has confirmed that the phone will not have pre-installed applications, including the ‘Hot Apps’ and ‘Hot Games’ folders.
- The iQOO 12 is guaranteed to receive three years of Android software updates and four years of security patches.
- The latest flagship from Vivo’s sister brand will be India’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone, and also the first non-Pixel device with Android 14.
iQOO 12 specifications
Ahead of the India launch, the iQOO 12 was launched in China with a 6.78-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with up to 16GB of RAM, a 50MP main camera, and much more. It is expected that the Indian variant is going to retain all the features. Here’s a look at the iQOO specs.
- Display: The iQOO 12 comes with a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate.
- Chipset: The iQOO 12 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and Adreno GPU.
- Storage: The storage options on the iQOO 12 include up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage capacity.
- OS: The iQOO 12 runs on Android 14 with the OriginOS 4.0 custom skin.
- Rear camera: The iQOO 12’s rear camera setup consists of a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera offering 3x zoom and 100x digital zoom.
- Selfie camera: For selfies and video chats, the iQOO 12 features a 16MP front camera.
- Battery: The phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging.
- Other features: Additional features include an in-screen fingerprint sensor, a Q1 chipset to enhance frame rates and gaming experience, stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio, aptX, and aptX HD.