Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs iQOO 12
The Verdict
iPhone 11 Pro delivers Apple's premium ecosystem with the powerful A13 Bionic chip, exceptional Super Retina XDR OLED display (1200 nits), and reliable triple camera system producing excellent computational photography. iQOO 12 counters at nearly half the price with a larger 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen (3000 nits, 144Hz refresh rate), more RAM (up to 16GB), superior raw camera specs (50MP main, 64MP telephoto), and significantly faster 120W charging into a 5000mAh battery. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 edges the aging A13, while iQOO captures better video quality at 8K and offers 5G connectivity iPhone 11 Pro lacks. However, iPhone's iOS ecosystem, durability (IP68 rating, premium materials), software longevity, and computational photography prowess remain compelling. For flagship performance and features at budget pricing, iQOO 12 offers exceptional value. iPhone 11 Pro suits those prioritizing ecosystem integration and proven reliability, though its 2019 specs feel dated at $999.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the iQOO 12 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers top-tier gaming and productivity performance
- →144Hz LTPO AMOLED with 3000-nit brightness is a display powerhouse
- →120W fast charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in around 25 minutes
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
iQOO 12
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers top-tier gaming and productivity performance
- 144Hz LTPO AMOLED with 3000-nit brightness is a display powerhouse
- 120W fast charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in around 25 minutes
- 64 MP 3x telephoto periscope zoom is excellent for the price
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 for future-proof connectivity
Cons
- No IP rating for water or dust resistance
- No wireless charging despite flagship-level pricing
- Limited global availability and after-sales network
- 13 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- OriginOS/Funtouch is heavily skinned
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 202 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 120W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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