Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 BEAST! | IQOO 12 Unboxing & Review

Unboxing Vivo's IQOO 12, a pro Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smartphone boasting impressive gaming performance, excellent battery life and some respectable camera tech. This one week IQOO 12 review shows off the best bits, with gamers particularly well catered for - Genshin Impact runs a dream, and doesn't immediately drain that battery.

We're expecting a glut of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powered phones in the run up to 2024, with Samsung's S24 series hitting in the new year too. But for now, Vivo's IQOO 12 shows us that this chipset is the real deal. While the camera tech isn't as impressive as some other flagships and we're not seeing the 8 Gen 3's full capabilities here, there's lots to love. Gaming is an absolute delight, helped by the fully featured game mode. And power efficiency is tops, as the IQOO 12 can last as long as any other phone.

That's all wrapped up in a rather slick, if slightly iPhone-esque chassis. You have BMW inspired design although it's rather subtle, plus a premium OLED phone display.

So are you tempted by the IQOO 12? Let us know your thoughts below!

Vivo IQOO 12 Unboxing & Review Chapters:
0:00 - Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 baby!
0:39 - What's in the box?
1:05 - Design
2:31 - Features & FunTouch
4:19 - Display & audio
6:45 - Performance & gaming
8:55 - Battery life
9:52 - Cameras
13:41 - Verdict