Apple iPhone 8 vs iQOO 12
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 and iQOO 12 represent vastly different generations and markets. iPhone 8 features a compact 4.7-inch IPS LCD display at 60Hz with the A11 Bionic chip, 2GB RAM, and a dual 12MP camera system. iQOO 12 dominates with a massive 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display (3000 nits peak), Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12-16GB RAM, quad camera setup with 50MP main and 64MP telephoto, and a massive 5000mAh battery supporting 120W charging. Performance metrics favor iQOO dramatically: superior processing power, superior display technology, advanced camera system with 8K video, and significantly faster charging. iPhone 8's advantages include iOS ecosystem, water resistance rating (IP67), and wireless charging. Battery capacity differs by 2179mAh favoring iQOO. For practical use, iQOO 12 delivers substantially better specifications across nearly every category at a lower price point. iPhone 8 appeals primarily to Apple ecosystem loyalists. iQOO 12 wins decisively for specification value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- →Wireless charging support
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chip
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
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- Wireless charging support
- Powerful A11 Bionic chip
- True Tone display
- Reliable Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Cons
- Very small 1821 mAh battery
- Dated home button design with large bezels
- Single rear camera only
- 750p resolution on 4.7-inch display
- Only 2 GB RAM
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 | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | None |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 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 | — | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 120W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 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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