Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs iQOO 12
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.
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
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
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 Plus | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | None |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 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 | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 120W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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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