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Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs iQOO 12

Updated Apr 2026phones
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
$799
7.2/10
VS
iQOO 12
iQOO
iQOO 12
$529
8.6/10
Winner

The Verdict

iPhone 8 Plus delivers Apple's polished ecosystem with solid performance from the A11 Bionic chip, dual 12MP cameras with optical zoom, and reliable 625-nit display across its 5.5-inch LCD panel. iQOO 12 substantially outpaces it with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processing, a vibrant 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display hitting 3000 nits, quad cameras including 50MP and 64MP sensors, and a massive 5000mAh battery with 120W charging. The iPhone 8 Plus offers better software longevity and cohesive performance for daily use, but iQOO 12 crushes it on specifications, display quality, camera versatility, and battery life. For $270 less, iQOO 12 provides dramatically superior hardware. Choose iPhone 8 Plus only if ecosystem lock-in matters; iQOO 12 is the clear winner for specs-conscious buyers.

ValueiQOO 12
CameraiQOO 12
BatteryiQOO 12
DisplayiQOO 12
PerformanceiQOO 12

Who Should Buy

Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…

  • Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
  • Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
  • Powerful A11 Bionic chipset

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

Apple iPhone 8 Plus
iQOO 12
Value
6.9
8.4
Camera
7.8
8.9
Battery
6.5
8.8
Display
6.8
9.2
Performance
7.5
9.1

Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Pros

  • Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
  • Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
  • Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
  • True Tone display technology
  • Touch ID still preferred by many users

Cons

  • Dated thick-bezel home button design
  • Large bezels waste screen real estate
  • Glass back cracks easily
  • No headphone jack
  • Overshadowed by iPhone X launch

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

SpecApple iPhone 8 PlusiQOO 12
SoftwareiOS 11Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4)
Body
Weight202 g202 g
MaterialAluminum frame, glass backAluminum frame, glass back
IP ratingIP67None
Dimensions158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm
Camera
Main camera12 MP, f/1.8, OIS50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920
Front camera7 MP, f/2.216 MP, f/2.45
Video4K@60fps8K@24fps, 4K@120fps
Telephoto12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS
Ultrawide13 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM3 GB12 GB / 16 GB
Storage options64 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity2691 mAh5000 mAh
Charging18W wired (adapter sold separately)120W FlashCharge
Wireless charging7.5W QiNo
Display
Size5.5 inches6.78 inches
TypeRetina IPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1920 x 10802800 x 1260
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Brightness (nits)6253000
Processor
CPUHexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz)Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (3-core)Adreno 750
ChipsetApple A11 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.3

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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