Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs iQOO 12
The Verdict
iPhone 13 Pro offers Apple's premium ecosystem with exceptional build quality, ProRes video recording, and industry-leading computational photography through the A15 Bionic chip. Its 120Hz Super Retina XDR display delivers stunning visuals with 1200 nits peak brightness, while Ceramic Shield and IP68 rating ensure durability. However, the 3095 mAh battery is modest for its class. iQOO 12 counters with aggressive value positioning: a larger 6.78-inch 144Hz display (3000 nits), more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, superior 50MP main camera with 8K video, and exceptional 120W charging powering a 5000 mAh battery. iQOO lacks wireless charging and IP rating but delivers significantly faster performance and display technology at nearly half the price. For pro creators valuing ecosystem integration and video features, iPhone 13 Pro justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users seeking raw performance and display quality should choose iQOO 12.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 Pro if…
- →ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- →Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- →Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
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 13 Pro
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
- Excellent A15 Bionic performance
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- 12 MP camera system unchanged resolution
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- Relatively small 3095 mAh battery
- Starting at $999 was expensive
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 13 Pro | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 202 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, 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, ProRes, Cinematic mode | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 3x optical zoom | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3095 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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