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Posted 9 January 2024

Vivo iQOO 12 5G with ALL UK LTE bands, English language and OTA (with code) @ Hongkong Tommao Store

£430.86£60028% off
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So far the best and the cheapest smartphone I found with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3,
Much better than average cameras
Full EU and UK GSM band support (as per seller description)
Phone supports Android Updates and Google.
Very unusual.
You likely to get time to time advertising from China. Doesn't bother me.
All menus and else are in English. Android as usual.

Make sure to use PayPal, Pay in USD for better conversion rate and don't forget 10% off with voucher code.
In comparison Xiaomi 13T , OnePlus Nord 3 and others in the same price range are about 2 years behind of this phone in terms of camera and performance.
Pretty much phone is good for 4+ years to come.
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Edited by a community support team member, 9 January 2024
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  1. bilalbilal's avatar
    It says Chinese version, but then supports Google services and updates? Can anyone shed light on this?
    DuckDuck86's avatar
    As Wingz said, Google isn't banned on Chinese phones - just Huawei.
  2. Huseyin_Mor's avatar
    Difference between pro version
    wingz's avatar
    Pro has higher ip rating, wireless charging, bigger battery, curved screen with higher resolution whereas this has a flat screen (which I prefer). (edited)
  3. ohsomeonenew's avatar
    Using this right now, an amazing phone for the price. No wireless charging but everything else is a flagship grade.
    Spaced_Out's avatar
    Useful to know no wireless charging!
  4. realdeals's avatar
    Insane pricing, this device is gaurenteed to be filled with Generic chinese components as they move away from the establishment to become self sustained.

    This TSMC chip throttles like there was no tomorrow, but what a price.
  5. unclesmack's avatar
    I'm holding out for a way to flash between CN to a Global ROM as reddit users have reported android auto isn't working and notifications need to be setup correctly otherwise they don't come through in a timely manner
    bilalbilal's avatar
    Link for Reddit please? Is this not global ROM already?
  6. dealtime999's avatar
    Have they added EIS to the front camera video yet? Thanks
    Mozambezi's avatar
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    Yes. Best photos I ever had
  7. smudgemobile's avatar
    Welcome to HukD's, congratulations on your 1st deal
  8. Towner's avatar
    5% Topcashback
  9. Andy's avatar
    Good find and first deal - thanks for sharing
  10. Smm0's avatar
    Shes an ugly one. Looks like a year 2000 phone from an 80s Space movie... Or like.. the bug things from Rimworld.

    51946247-oB5bo.jpg (edited)
    tjc2005's avatar
    Who cares. Most phones are now. Everyone uses a case anyway. Job done.
  11. nikicallan's avatar
    Cracking phone for the money. Waiting for a good post launch price on that new find x7 though. Need my wireless charging.
  12. Joshfount's avatar
    Exceptional value for the specs you're getting as long as you're prepared for buying from AliExpress and potential duty and VAT charges etc ♨️
    Mozambezi's avatar
    Author
    It is about £40 extra. If bad stuff happens. Even with all taxes still a good deal
  13. simon_watling's avatar
    Android auto?
  14. tranceazure's avatar
    Nice phone and price like the red best looks classy
  15. marc.safc's avatar
    is there not a global version of this running funtouch OS? all the reviews I've seen look that way but this is running the Chinese software
    unclesmack's avatar
    Yes, the iqoo 12 does have a global version released for India but not yet available on aliexpress, wonda etc.

    Hence, why i'm waiting for either a way to flash between CN to Global or a Global version its a lot of money to spend to have a bad experience or be let down by a feature you may need like location history or android auto etc.
  16. marc.safc's avatar
    anyone had any joy finding the global version of this anywhere?

    only one I can find is from a less than convincing eBay seller at over £600
    Mozambezi's avatar
    Author
    Explain please, why do you need global? (edited)
  17. Palm_Tree's avatar
    Do people stop calling apple phones over priced now that no-name, malware, chinese menu, fire risk, dodgy warranty handsets are well over £400?
    Jo444's avatar
    No
  18. Mozambezi's avatar
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    Actually all menu and bloatware are easily removable from this model OrignOS4 It is Original Android. No embedded programs and it works in UK, 5G. 120 mpbs. Warranty is worldwide with Vivo for 2 years. Electronic warranty card tells you nearest shop to fix or return in UK. BTW, I fell like Gen3 Snapdragon lasts about 2 times longer. Games + Youtube = 68% in the evening. I didn't expect such efficiency (edited)
  19. gazt1888's avatar
    Origin os isn't the best also if outside China, quite a few Google restrictions.
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