IQOO 12 Review & Unboxing - Outstanding SD8Gen3 Flagship For $630!

[@Jefe_Perro]

This is the second time I've watched you review a phone from this manufacturer. Again everytime you said Iqoo I found myself wanting to say "Bless you!" 🤧 😅

[@Techtablets]

😅😅😅 Yes odd name a bit but great phone!

[@karl_patrickchua5420]

is this a samsung amoled panel???

[@Just_Mike64]

Got the phone delivered in Thailand global version just 2 days ago, nice phone, good picture, video is fine. Some little bugs but nothing major. And like you said the selfie video isn't up to par but everything else is :-) Came with a free air fryer which is weird, but ok.... Thanks for the great review. Custom launchers work with gestures too which is nice. I do miss the realme screen translate as my thai reading skills are on preschool level..

[@19xx69]

I don't think all the gestures work though. For example in 3rd party launchers the swiping left or right of the bottom pill doesn't switch apps.

[@razz9266]

Are you guys still with this phone? Want to buy this one then read gsmarena comment about bad OS experience..

[@aunkur71]

Been a long time subscriber of your channel. Love your videos man. Wouldn't buy a phone without watching your review. Wish you had more subs though. Anyway keep making these videos for us.

[@ReinKayomi]

Vivo needs to release their iQOO phones to the EU, like hell, I would really buy it if they did

[@abu-vai-sunny-vai]

O still bought it from Chinese market.😅

[@gesie0504]

this is very honest review. keep it up Chris. ❤

[@Techtablets]

Thanks but this is my typical phone review style all the good and the bad.

[@joelconolly5574]

I still think it's a great value smartphone. Considering the hardware to price ratio, you probably don't need too many flagship features unless you need thos specific features like 4K front cameras. But as an overall phone, this is definitely best value smartphone as of now.

[@FalconGamers_FG]

Does it have Dolby Vision??

[@Techtablets]

I agree and yes right now it the best and I'd Iqoo fix the throttling and the front camera giving it at least EIS it's a killer phone for the price. The screen is stunning, the build also great and the rear cameras were a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect it to be this good.

[@HuntaKiller91]

​@@Techtabletsyeah I thought the mic would be crappy like previous iqoo Too bad only 3 updates tho

[@Techtablets]

256kbps and yeah I expected 96kbos again 😂

[@joelconolly5574]

@@HuntaKiller91 why? Not enough for you?

[@lanakias1]

Thank you for the honest review. Keep up

[@Techtablets]

Thanks for watching!

[@Visit_Tangier]

You keep wishing that they wouldn't do this but those brand pays nearly 1€ for a mid range and 2€ for a flagship on average per unit to appear on the home screen and when you get 20 or 30 of them , that's 30€ less that the phone cost and up to 60€ for this particular flagship. So you can uninstall them in 2 mins and you won 60€ on the phone price. So please stop saying in the same sentence that you like the low price and that you hate the bloatware. Thanks

[@maxpayne69.]

Watching your vids after a long time since watching reviews of Chuwi, Onda tablets a long time back ~2015/16 & I literally bought the MiNote2 after watching your in-depth reviews on it ❤🎉

[@karanarora308]

very honest review. Loved it.

[@Techtablets]

Thank you 🙂

[@rooneywayen]

4:42 you aren't supposed to see PWM flickers with naked eyes (if you can see it then it's just a veryyyyyyyy bad screen), it should appear when you use measurement equipments or using camera with very high shutter speed. And the screen brightness needs to be lower of course. Anyway based on my search the screen advertised frequency is 2160Hz (don't know for which brightness value). Not too low (Samsung devices can be as low as 120hz) but also not too high.

[@Techtablets]

Yeah there really is no way to see it or any flicker now. The PWM is higher enough on most new devices thanks to Honor that where really pushing this, Honor Magic 5 series, Honor 90 etc. Only with a certain shutter rate it will show. But overall such a great screen.

[@mutfaeel]

Hello Chris, and thank you for your work... which one prefer Iqoo 12 or Xiaomi 13T pro?

[@saficom8767]

انت احترافي اهم شي هو اضافتك لمعضم اللغات

[@camotech1314]

I have this phone now and it's amazing!! 🤩

[@therepearblack3552]

Hey Chris. Don't you think this iQOO 12 can go toe to toe with Vivo X100 ( Non Pro Version) I've checked and found out the sensor size of the main camera is actually larger. Which should produce more light.

[@Techtablets]

I think it defiantly will. So far I'm really impressed with this phone just needs a software fix for throttling and front camera EIS.

[@rogerreads318]

Can you tell me if this is a better allround phone compared to the Xiaomi 13T Pro?

[@Techtablets]

Yes it is 100% and this phone comes recommended if you don't vlog that is.

[@lifeindivine]

Chris Sir what are your views of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smartphone compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? What about heating and power efficiency? I believe actual performance gains and smoothness comes from software optimization than brute force of hardware.

[@Techtablets]

So far this is my 3rd phone with it and a mix bag really, short bursts it's great but it's a hotter chipset that's for sure. Long periods of gaming if it's not fan cooled then it's performance is like the Gen2.

[@theotherchannel2028]

​@@Techtabletswhat about normal use like you tube videos, chrome etc? does it overheat?

[@Donalob]

Hi TechTablets. Great review as always. Are you planning to do a review of the OnePlus 12 and Realme GT5 Pro in future? Thanks.

[@Techtablets]

Thank you. OnePlus 12 maybe but I have no contact with them. Realme cut me off also for being honest with my GT3 review. So doubt I'll buy that GT5 Pro.

[@Donalob]

@@Techtablets This is why I love your honest reviews. I'm disappointed with the reaction from realme. And btw, I'm using a Realme GT2 Pro (as I type) from one of your reviews from a couple years back. Best phone I've ever had. Btw one thing that seems to go unnoticed in every flagship review vid is the width of the phone given every one is 6.8 length odd. I'm always interested in this but reviewers never seem to mention this. My two cents. Thanks 🙏

[@fahadkorai3842]

Was looking forward to this

[@GabiRuta]

Hey TT. Excellent review. I always watching your Channel for Tech News. Thank you very much for your true, sincerely, and always right reviews. Cheers and all the best from Romania.

[@Techtablets]

Thanks for sharing

[@ZhangCiwang]

Always loyally watch this channel

[@Techtablets]

Thank you for the support!

[@aleksandarlugonja5628]

Great review Chris and keeping it honest! Any chance you'll be reviewing Vivo X100 Pro anytime soon? I saw recently on Vivo's website some news about global presentation on 14th of December if I'm not mistaken. But I might be trippin 🙃

[@Techtablets]

HI, I was hoping to get it but no world from Vivo so far.

[@aleksandarlugonja5628]

Thanks for response Chris. I hope they'll send you a review unit soon. It's tough to find a thorough review of this phone online. But so far, it looks promising.

[@adnantaufique68]

Hi Chris, Are you going to review all of the redmi k70 series phones? It'd be great to see you compare the k70 pro and the vanilla k70 together. Thanks.

[@Techtablets]

No plans to buy it sorry, I saw it has no band 20 and USB 2.0 that put me off spending 650 euros on it.

[@iYanXiao]

Hey Chris, what do you think about between iqoo12 and xiaomi14? Which are better choices?

[@Techtablets]

Video the Xiaomi is better but I like these Iqoo 12 rear cameras

[@dwvids7204]

Any idea where I can buy the global version from for the UK? Cant find it anywhere, just resellers on ebay.

[@Techtablets]

I'm not sure sorry Vivo hasn't given me that info.

[@RamlyJer]

The design is so good 😮

[@rachmatzulfiqar]

Agreed, I almost checks out if only for the horrible front camera and USB 2.0

[@firisrozley5768]

The rear camera alone shapes like a Mi logo. Again, 1080p max on the front camera is still unacceptable. It seems like the flagship chipsets like SD 8 Gen 3 & Dimensity 9300 are suffering from thermal throttling issues despite using the 4 nm build.

[@Techtablets]

Yes so far the 3 x Sd8gen3 phones I've tested all run very hit. Worse than the SD8GEN2.

[@1DonFF]

They need to add a gaming mode to make the phone heat up more for true, that is a major drawback especially for in the future when games & apps become more demanding…..

[@Techtablets]

Yes they do need to do this!

[@akenku]

I think pictures look impressive 😮

[@Techtablets]

Same I am really impressed with all rear cameras and that zoom! Front camera however is terrible for video.

[@liangzx]

Any plans to review handheld pc like rog ally, legion go, steam deck, etc?

[@Techtablets]

If companies send them yes. I have been talking to Ayaneo but so far nothing sent yet. But I did buy the Ayaneo 2S and it's great

[@mernik5599]

We also want the full camera comparison!

[@Techtablets]

Not sure it will be worth the effort

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great unboxing and hand on review as always Chris Sir

[@Techtablets]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@davidwamiti6797]

Has this been launched globally? Would like to know if it would be coming to the US

[@khushtarsami718]

Love your videos

[@MrKrueger88]

Really considering selling my OnePlus 11 and getting one as you're pretty impressed with the screen and it being flat . Any thoughts Chris ? 😁

[@FilipedLr]

I think oneplus 12 is better

[@Techtablets]

Overall if you don't game or shoot vlog video it's a fantastic phone. Love the screen and solid rear cameras that don't disappoint. As the below comment points out the Oneplus 12 will be better, but more expensive.

[@Techtablets]

Yes the Oneplus 12 looks great.

[@Kratos7686]

​@@Techtabletsbut the OnePlus 12 screen is curved

[@MrKrueger88]

​@@Techtabletsthanks Chris . I appreciate your opinions on phones and your unbiased views . Cheers 💯👍😁

[@oslozoya1]

HYD Sir..how would you compare this phone to something like the pixel as far as cameras and or iphone Samsung other top phones..I currently have oneplus 11 and had the pixel 7 pro before..how would you compare these Chinese brands.

[@FreeWillMind]

I want to add that before the latest Funtouch my iQoo 11 would push the performance to the max, heating a bit (not to extreme) ans maintaining 50-55 fps on Genshin impact at medium settings. After the update i barely get 45-50 fps, disappointing really. Yeah it's abit cooler but holy crap the decrease in performance is noticeable.

[@camotech1314]

Yeah it's worse with the snapdragon 8 gen 3, like why even bother putting in that flagship chip if you don't push the performance of it to what it should be.

[@ChukwuelokaEmmanuel]

Please if you can get and review the OnePlus 12, that'd be awesome 👍👍

[@1DonFF]

Wished the front facing camera had some form of stability otherwise I would have no issue with it.

[@Techtablets]

I hope a firmware update adds EIS. I'm sure they will do that.

[@aniketbramhankar5980]

Does it have option to reduce screen resolution to 1080p from 2k? To increase battery life?

[@Techtablets]

Yes and the refresh rate, I've been using both maxed out so battery life hasn't been great due to forced max res and 144hz.

[@leledumbo]

IQOO should be Vivo's gaming subbrand, right? Are they shifting focus?

[@Techtablets]

Well I think it's good to seem them give it some really good rear cameras. They do need to fix the gaming throttling however.

[@Tatisifetita]

Same price with Xiaomi 14 but I think the Xiaomi rear cameras are better . What do you think?

[@Techtablets]

Not I think this has better rear cameras for most shots. The Xiaomi has better portraits and selfie cam plus 4k video. The zoom camera with the iqoo 12 dominates and is superior to the Xiaomi 14 Pro and it's maybe better then even the S23U 10x zoom camera.

[@Tatisifetita]

@@Techtablets What about for video ? If I want to buy one of them for only rear camers video, what do you think I should chose ?

[@Techtablets]

As I showed in this video rear camera video is fine. EIS might not be the best but as long as you don't run its good. If you want the best video for me, it's the iPhone 15 Pro/ProMax still the best there is with phones. Android then the Oppo Find X6/S23 Ultra.

[@dujankees]

How i wish the x100 pro adopted the flat display like the iqoo

[@Techtablets]

Same here.

[@lucasindiii4399]

how does iqoo behave with updates? How many mejor updates does it support?

[@Techtablets]

Don't have info on the number of years but I have had 3 updates already since getting it.

[@rzkrdn8650]

It's really good for the price, in fact i bought Iqoo 11 in my country and loved it since, planning on upgrading it to Iqoo 12. It's just that.... atrocious camera island

[@kaiserfakinaway5909]

why would you upgrade from 11 to 12, that's just plain stupid. Wait a year or two more

[@rzkrdn8650]

@@kaiserfakinaway5909 it's just $150 to trade in my phone. It's a bargain for double the storage

[@Kratos7686]

There is nothing there to upgrade from 11 to 12

[@mombility1]

Where to buy this phone in Europe?

[@sophiaisabelle01]

We appreciate your reviews. You'll always have our support.

[@Techtablets]

I appreciate that

[@lifeindivine]

Chris Sir can you confirm if we can use Nova Launcher on this device and make it the default launcher with gestures working normally? I like to use Nova Launcher to customize and personalize my smartphone.

[@Techtablets]

Confirmed Nova is working and with system gestures I set it as default. Works really well. Overall I'm really impressed with this phone, just fix front camera EIS and less throttling it's one of the best around for the spec and price point.

[@mohamedwasfy9377]

sould we wait for vivo x100 ultra?

[@Techtablets]

That's coming next year rumored March/April for the Ultra or Pro+ model.

[@Adam.07]

@techTablets Which smartphone has a better camera, oneplus 12 or Iqoo 12?

[@Techtablets]

The IQOO12. And I have tested both.

[@Adam.07]

@@Techtablets Thank you for your answer

[@sukumar4388]

​@@TechtabletsWill I get the IQOO 12 in an offline market in Lake city?

[@Tajo92]

What about compared with realme gt5 pro, what do you think?

[@Techtablets]

This is much better

[@nfssteve828]

Hope u can review the pro version of IQOO 12 soon.

[@Techtablets]

If they send me it yes.

[@Techtablets]

Just looking at the spec of the Pro model it's not really that different at all.

[@user-xm4mg2oy2q]

I take it this is the global model to be realeased 12.12? I bought a Nubia z50s Pro but maybe i should have waited?

[@Techtablets]

Yes it's the global model.

[@Techtablets]

Yes this is the global model.

[@Goodbye_Eri]

Im stuck between iqoo 12 or red magic 9

[@Techtablets]

I would get this unless gaming is your #1 requirement then you can't beat that Redmagic 9 Pro performance it's the best there is right now for gaming but this phone really surprised me. So good, the build and the cameras I never expected them to be so good or that zoom to be so good.

[@mallolollo]

11:23 any new update for EIS support on the front camera? I would like to buy it but without stabilization I don't buy it... a real shame...

[@Techtablets]

Not added yet sadly.

[@mallolollo]

@@Techtablets 😒thx...

[@dolobullo6871]

Is front camera good enough for vlogs?

[@Techtablets]

Nope, see my sample footage in this video it's the worst thing about the phone the front camera.

[@AST4EVER]

would be helpful if you could tell what the data transfer speed difference in this usb 2.0 compared to usb 3.2 ..?? Thank you....

[@Techtablets]

Only 480 Mbps USB 2.0 whereas USB 3.2 is 20 Gbps. And 3.1 is 10 Gbps.

[@lifeindivine]

Chris Sir now I am considering moving away from Samsung and Google Pixel and am considering smartphone from Chinese Vendors, especially since they are improving their software and are taking international markets more seriously. Problem with Samsung is that mostly only their flagship S series smartphones are really good though they are also overpriced and obviously very expensive (I am a student). Their other lines of phones are overpriced and under deliver. Google Pixel is ok but in the past their phones have had many issues and annoyances pertaining to end user experience. I just don't like iPhones because of iOS. This leaves me with Chinese vendors and as of late OnePlus has been releasing some really good and value for money smartphones. I am not sure but brands like Realme, Xiaomi might be good too. Currently using Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G and I mostly like Samsung Software. I use it with Nova Launcher and lots of paid apps and services for daily productivity and learning. I don't use smartphone Camera except for scanning documents.

[@lifeindivine]

I have been avoiding Chinese smartphones because of undesirable and annoying software and security and privacy reasons, like a Xiaomi compared to a Google Pixel.

[@tinetannies4637]

Also, stating the obvious, depending on where you are and your carrier, Chinese phones may simply not work, or have limited functionality. Forget about running something like this on Verizon in the US.

[@sludgesnerve]

like your review but love youre tshrt man

[@AwaisMahmood57]

Hello Chris, could you possibly review the Moto G84 please?

[@Techtablets]

No plays to buy it sorry and they don't want to send me phones to review.

[@AwaisMahmood57]

@@Techtablets Oh okay that's fine thank you 👍. I like your reviews as they are balanced :)

[@Techtablets]

Thanks for watching them! Too many are positive only, everything is amazing nothing bad is mention like the throttling or front camera.

[@jett_bennett]

Do you k ow where to buy the phone in new zealand and australia

[@veru2023]

Plz do comparison video with xiaomi 14 pro.

[@aliulhuda1990]

Which phone do you use now?

[@Techtablets]

Since I got it the S23 Ultra as been my main phone.

[@seanburns1972]

GSM Arena said this was great but it has some image stacking issues which needs fixing

[@Techtablets]

EIS could also be better but it's a great phone just needs some software fixes.

[@RS05101984]

already 12 series ? where is iqoo 1 ? did I missed ?

[@Techtablets]

I think the first I covered was the Iqoo 7. They certainly didn't start at number 1

[@ahmadsani9163]

iqoo 12 and nubia z60 ultra which is better

[@camotech1314]

It take the numbia z60 ultra if you don't mind the bigger display and the extra 40g of weight.

[@Kript0s]

Does it come with a pre applied screen protector?

[@Techtablets]

Yes it does.

[@Kript0s]

One more question, if I'm not mistaken you live in Spain right? How has your experience been with TradingShenzhen regarding taxes and shipping speed? Thank you.

[@Damhnaic_28]

Sucks! front cam doesn't have EIS 😢

[@dannykamphuis6526]

Does someone know where you can buy this with FunTouch OS in Europe?

[@camotech1314]

You have to import it, globally it comes with OriginOS 😊

[@TheAaronJP]

Great phone but I think I will go with the nubia z50.

[@Techtablets]

They Z50S Pro is a great phone that I also reviewed but I do like this model better. Better screen and better rear cameras.

[@mallolollo]

hello, i need to know if android auto working on this smartphone. thx

[@Techtablets]

Yes with the global version it's there.

[@mallolollo]

@@Techtablets global version on which site exactly? I found a global site but it's the Indian site of vivo... for Europe no chance... only vivo phones

[@HZL_AD]

why the price is more expensive in some country ? but cheaper in china and India.

[@Techtablets]

Not sure they mark it up maybe due to local taxes etc.

[@tomislavbosnjak66]

I prefer new flagship with new mtk 9300 cpu 😁😁😁😁 I cant remember model of the phone 😔😔😔😔

[@Techtablets]

You mean the new Vivo X100 Pro with that chipset.

[@tomislavbosnjak66]

@@Techtablets I think this is correct

[@nikhilpatil263]

​@@TechtabletsWhy aren't you reviewing Vivo X100 Pro? What's the price of iQOO 12?

[@chucknorris8704]

No video out via USB 3.2???

[@Zodd1Out]

It's usb 2.0

[@chucknorris8704]

What total dogshit for a flagship wannabe phone @@Zodd1Out

[@dennisforfun]

I am here to see pics of Vera!

[@Techtablets]

Great 😃👍

[@valhalla8140]

The galaxy s10 can do 4k60 on the front camera.

[@Techtablets]

Yeah this front camera for video is terrible! I hope they fix it.

[@daringeorgiev243]

We wait review of the new Realme GT 5 Pro. Please.

[@Techtablets]

Realme has cut me off for giving the GT3 not an amazing review. They just want shills only, positive comments only so doubt I will buy it.

[@jefftyt]

Would you recommending getting this or S23 Ultra?

[@Techtablets]

This is cheaper and if you don't game or use the selfie camera for video then yes.

[@jefftyt]

@@Techtablets yes this is cheaper by 200 usd in my country, and given the nice camera performance, and SD 8 gen3, thinking to switch

[@jakoick1298]

if even IQOO is not able to have a sustained performance it's safe to say gen 3 is doomed, iqoo is like second to just red magic when it comes to gaming, and event they are struggling. let's see what mediatek does with 9300

[@Techtablets]

It's really a hot chipset the SD8Gen2 was fine, but the Gen3 very hot indeed and really needs fan cooling. I'm really keen to test that 9300.

[@alliswell5915]

One plus 12 please sir . Big fan ❤

[@Techtablets]

I will try and see if I can get one. But only the global release the Chinese one is locked down and not worth it.

[@alliswell5915]

@@Techtablets u can get from Thailand and Malaysia price around 710$

[@fransiscusdjaja7775]

I dont know what package u get with the price in ur country.... But i got several bonuses in which include the extra cooling system/external fan. So no throttling for my game so far.... Hahahaha 😂😅

[@androidfixer7052]

But the other people where getting 75% on throttle test

[@David_Denali]

Redmi k70 vs k70 pro vs 13t pro pls!

[@Techtablets]

Sure I don't have tow of those phones so I'll just buy them now, anything else? How about X100 Pro and OnePlus 12?

[@Bilal.Hussain.Shaikh]

Vera😻

[@Techtablets]

Vera is my perfect model. Always comes out for a photo or two she loves it.

[@Bilal.Hussain.Shaikh]

@@Techtablets I know, that's why I love tech reviews and cats 😁

[@corsinivideos]

This looks promising but will all depend on how much they are selling it for to see if it is worthwhile. And how these companies keep releasing phones with garbage front video is just beyond me. Stabilised 4K has been available on front cameras for like 6 years now, so strange they just keep omitting it.

[@Techtablets]

It makes zero sense they have done this, front camera 1080p30 what a joke.

[@davidbezzant9820]

I saw somewhere that Chinese people don't like to see imperfections (skin pores etc) so that's why alot of Chinese phones don't do 4k and also the selfie pics are really filtered to make your skin look smooth.

[@corsinivideos]

Yeah i mean all their competitors now have it even xiaomi. Seems like a bad oversight if this really is going to be available internationally @@Techtablets

[@corsinivideos]

Yes i think it is the case in china but neverthless when all your competitors offer it and you are looking to sell in international markets seems very strange@@davidbezzant9820

[@jakupmadsen490]

You should have tried out the iQOO 12 Pro instead 😊

[@Techtablets]

Well this is what I got from them so grateful for that.

[@mistertech332]

👑👑👑

[@gosekinz]

further proving the point that not all 8 Gen 3's are created equal .. yeah / nah

[@Techtablets]

Unfortunately not. But it's very odd with all the vapor chamber marketing they have throttled it so much as if it didn't have it. I think it's an error. I do expect them to patch that and let it get hotter to push better performance. But this being now the 3rd SD8GEN3 phone I've tested it's clear to me that it's a hot chipset, worse than the SD8GEN3.

[@kalsangtashi3040]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@maxpayne69.]

No hot apps etc on Indian version 😄

[@lcking6027]

toggle switch too small~

[@1967hashem]

Nice looking phone, but no 3.5mm headphone jack is a bummer coz I hate ear phones which need battery recharging 😢

[@anshumanrathore428]

Just minor upgrades this phone needs like better selfie , type c video output and 4k 60 all camera integration thats it i would buy right away and many more

[@Techtablets]

Most of which (expect video out) can be fixed by updates.

[@nfssteve828]

there is a pro version

[@sieghart132]

For just $700 I think this is the real flagship killer!!

[@Techtablets]

It sure is, once they fix the throttling and hopefully add EIS to front video at least or 4k (better) it's the phone to beat in 2024 for the specs and price!

[@dobromir90]

Back to Xiaomi

[@Techtablets]

Ok

[@HyuGow]

This design better than Xiaomi

[@SunsetNova]

Algorithm

[@Techtablets]

Well that Algorithm just removed and killed off this video.

[@SunsetNova]

@@Techtablets terrible what Google is doing to YT 😞

[@oussamabaz9025]

I'll never ever buy a Chinese phone at all

[@therepearblack3552]

Your loss

[@HowDareYouu]

front camera it's trash. Don't buy it

[@Techtablets]

Very trash! Love the avatar! "How dare you" lol

[@HowDareYouu]

@@Techtablets cheers!

[@supersweet69]

Does the inbuilt frame interpretation make up for the raw frames