Google Pixel 10 vs iQOO 12
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 and iQOO 12 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The iQOO 12 is the cheaper of the two at $529 versus $699, a difference of about $170. The Google Pixel 10 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 stands out for tensor g5 with on-device gemini ai, while iQOO 12 is praised for snapdragon 8 gen 3 delivers top-tier gaming and productivity performance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 if…
- →Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- →7 years of updates
- →Best-in-class computational photography
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
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10
Pros
- Tensor G5 with on-device Gemini AI
- 7 years of updates
- Best-in-class computational photography
- Clean Android 16 experience
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging
- 12MP ultrawide is basic
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 | Google Pixel 10 | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.6 mm | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 120W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | OLED, LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2700 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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