Surprise, surprise: iQOO 12's software support extended by one year

iQOO launched the iQOO 12 outside China in December 2023 with Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14. It came with the promise of three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security patches. However, iQOO's Indian branch surprised everyone today by announcing its new software update policy for the iQOO 12, keeping the phone secured until 2028.

Under the new policy, the iQOO 12 will now get four years of Android version upgrades and five years of security updates, meaning the 2023 flagship will now get Android OS updates till 2027, while security patches will keep rolling out till 2028.

"The new update cycle by iQOO reinforces its dedication to security, longevity and performance ensuring devices stay up to date, run smoothly and deliver long-term value with a seamless user experience," said iQOO in a press note we received.

With this, the iQOO 12's software support is now in line with the iQOO 13, which was launched last year with the promise of four years of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates.

We welcome this move by iQOO since it helps increase the iQOO 12's longevity and makes it an even more attractive choice for those looking to buy it at discounted prices.

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You can read our iQOO 12 review here to learn more about it or watch its video review attached below.