iQOO recently marked its four-year anniversary in India, and to commemorate the occasion, the Indian division of iQOO launched the iQOO 12 Anniversary Edition. We had the opportunity to get our hands on one, so let’s dive into its features.
The iQOO 12 Anniversary Edition comes in a striking Desert Red color, packaged similarly to the iQOO 12 Legend and Alpha models. Inside the box, you’ll find a protective case, SIM ejector tool, charging cable, and a 120W power adapter.
Unlike the glass back panels of the iQOO 12’s Legend and Alpha versions, the Anniversary Edition features a faux leather finish. This not only enhances the device’s feel but also helps with grip and minimizes fingerprints.
iQOO highlights that the new leather rubbing process used for the Anniversary Edition’s back cover creates a unique texture resembling patterns found in the desert. Additionally, the iQOO logo on the rear now sports a metallic finish and reflects light, adding a touch of sophistication to the device.
The new finish has also contributed to the Anniversary Edition being 5.2 grams lighter than the standard version of the phone.
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While the iQOO 12 Anniversary Edition boasts a unique design, the key specifications such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a 6.78″ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W charging remain consistent with the Legend and Alpha models.
Camera-wise, the Anniversary Edition features a 16MP selfie camera and a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of 50MP primary, 50MP ultrawide, and 64MP periscope telephoto lenses. Additional features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, and stereo speakers.
The pricing for the iQOO 12 Anniversary Edition remains identical to the iQOO 12 models, starting at INR52,999 ($635/€585) for the 12GB/256GB variant and INR57,999 ($695/€640) for the 16GB/512GB version. It will be available for purchase in India from April 9 onwards through iQOO’s official Indian website and Amazon.in.
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To learn more about the iQOO 12, you can check out our detailed review here or watch the video review attached below. We also tested the iQOO 12’s camera capabilities during a weekend in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, and the samples can be viewed here.
