Owners of iQOO 12 devices can look forward to receiving OS updates during four years as well as security updates for five years. The device now gets extended updates after the manufacturer increased its original support period from three years of OS and four years of security updates.
Through this update iQOO guarantees the iQOO 12 stays secure until at least 2028 by extending its OS update schedule to four years and security updates to five years.
What’s Changing with iQOO 12’s Software Policy?
The iQOO 12 entered the market in 2023 with Android 14-based FunTouch OS installed. At launch the phone was designed to receive three major OS upgrades that extended user support to Android 17. The fresh policy update now enables iQOO 12 owners to get Android 18 software updates thereby providing extended access to modern features and software enhancements for an additional twelve months.
The device will stay protected through regular security updates starting from 2027 until 2028.
How This Benefits iQOO 12 Users
The software update lengthens the device relevance and improves security for iQOO 12 users who can avoid premature device upgrades. Here’s why this change matters:
Extended OS support: New Android versions bring fresh features, UI improvements, and optimizations that keep the device running smoothly.
Stronger security: Five years of security patches ensure that the phone remains protected from vulnerabilities.
Improved resale value: A phone with longer software support holds its value better in the second-hand market.
The iQOO 12 maintains its position as a strong contender in the market due to its essential features.
Even a year after launch, the iQOO 12 remains a powerful flagship with high-end specs:
- 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display (1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness).
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with Supercomputing Chip Q1 for optimized gaming.
- Triple-camera setup: 50MP (primary) + 50MP (ultra-wide) + 64MP (3x periscope telephoto) with OIS.
- 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
- 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging for quick power-ups.
- 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The iQOO 12 became available in the market with its base model set at ₹52,999 for 12GB/256GB storage while the top model cost ₹57,999 for 16GB/512GB storage. The current market prices for the iQOO 12 start at ₹45,999 for the basic configuration while the premium option costs ₹50,999.
