iQOO Extends Software Update Promise for iQOO 12 to 5 Years

By Yogesh Brar • Updated On Feb 7, 2025

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In a surprising move, iQOO today extended the software update cycle for one of its smartphones. The iQOO 12, launched in 2023, was initially promised 3 Android OS version updates and 4 years of security updates. Now, per the latest announcement, the iQOO 12 will receive 4 Android OS version updates and 5 years of security updates.

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This additional one-year update extension means the iQOO 12 will ultimately receive Android 18 and security updates until the year 2028. This announcement follows a recent price reduction on Amazon, bringing the phone’s cost down to Rs 46,000.

Announcing the news, the iQOO team stated, “At iQOO, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge performance, seamless experiences, and long-term value for our users. This updated policy reflects our dedication to keeping your devices secure, up-to-date, and running smoothly for years to come.”

iQOO 12 Specifications

The iQOO 12 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with a dedicated Q1 chip, up to 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of onboard storage. It runs Android 15 with the Funtouch OS 15 custom skin on top and features a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits of brightness, and 2160Hz PWM dimming.

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Regarding camera optics, the phone features a triple-lens setup on the back, including a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. The front houses a 16MP camera for selfies. Under the hood, the phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging.

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Yogesh Brar

Exploring the depths of the Data world by day and journaling about tech by night. Often quoted by international publications like The Verge, GSMArena, India Today, and NDTV Gadgets360 for the latest stories on consumer tech. Living and breathing on the Internet.

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