Highlights
- iQOO Z12 Lite 5G has appeared on the Bluetooth SIG certification platform, suggesting its launch may be approaching.
- The phone is listed with model number I2603 and was previously spotted on the IMEI database.
- The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.77-inch 120Hz display, 50MP dual rear camera setup, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, Android 16-based OriginOS 6 and an 8,000mAh battery with 33W charging.
The upcoming iQOO Z12 Lite 5G has surfaced on the Bluetooth SIG certification platform and reports have also started revealing details about its possible features. The smartphone will likely feature a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipse, a 120Hz display and a 50-megapixel rear camera. It is also tipped to offer up to 256GB of storage and run Android 16-based OriginOS 6. Although iQOO has yet to announce the phone, here’s everything we know about the upcoming smartphone based on recent reports.
iQOO Z12 Lite 5G Appears on Bluetooth SIG Website
According to recent PassionateGeekz reports, the iQOO Z12 Lite 5G has already appeared on the Bluetooth SIG certification website under the model number I2603. This certification update comes after an earlier appearance on the IMEI database with same model number that was associated with an upcoming iQOO Z-series smartphone.
Interestingly, PassionateGeekz’s report mentioned iQOO Z12 SE 5G moniker as well but doesn’t reveal any further details. If this is an alternative name for the same device or a separate model is not clear at the moment.
Dimensity 7400 Turbo Could Handle Performance
The iQOO Z12 Lite 5G is expected to use a MediaTek Dimensity 7400-series processor with the Dimensity 7400 Turbo specifically mentioned in the reports. The phone is also expected to come with 8GB of RAM. Storage options could include 128GB and 256GB variants although there is no information about additional memory configurations.
iQOO Z12 Lite 5G To Pack 8,000mAh Battery
The reported 8,000mAh battery could give the iQOO Z12 Lite 5G an advantage among smartphones in its segment. The smartphone is tipped to support 33W fast charging, which could mean longer charging sessions given the size of the battery.
120Hz Screen and 50MP Rear Camera Expected
The display is another area where the iQOO Z12 Lite 5G could offer a familiar feature set. Leaks point towards a 6.77-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
For cameras, the phone could feature a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor accompanied by a 2-megapixel secondary camera. A 16-megapixel front camera is also expected for selfies and video calls.
The available information does not reveal the camera sensor models or other photography features.
OriginOS 6 and Android 16 Expected
The iQOO Z12 Lite 5G is tipped to run OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. However, details about the update policy, pre-installed applications and specific software features are still unavailable.
iQOO Z12 Lite 5G India Launch and Price: What to Expect
There is currently no confirmed information about the iQOO Z12 Lite 5G’s launch date or pricing. The Bluetooth SIG certification indicates that the smartphone is progressing but it does not establish when the smartphone will reach the market.
We will have to wait for further reports to know more about eventual price, display and charging performance.
