Google Pixel 4 vs iQOO 12
The Verdict
Google Pixel 4 excels with refined camera processing and clean Android 10 software, featuring a compact 5.7-inch 90Hz OLED display and solid Snapdragon 855 performance. iQOO 12 dominates with superior specs: larger 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 3000 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 50MP Sony IMX920 main camera with 3x telephoto, ultrawide lens, 8K video capability, and massive 5000mAh battery with 120W charging. However, iQOO 12 lacks IP rating and wireless charging, weighs 40g more, and runs proprietary Funtouch OS. Pixel 4's cleaner software experience and water resistance matter for longevity. iQOO 12 offers exceptional value at $529 with dramatically superior hardware, making it the better choice for specs and performance, while Pixel 4 suits those prioritizing software and compact design despite its outdated battery and lack of 5G.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 4 if…
- →Best-in-class astrophotography mode
- →90Hz smooth OLED display
- →Excellent dual camera with telephoto
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
Google Pixel 4
Pros
- Best-in-class astrophotography mode
- 90Hz smooth OLED display
- Excellent dual camera with telephoto
- Face unlock with 3D face scanning
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Terrible 2800 mAh battery life
- No ultrawide camera
- Large forehead bezel
- No fingerprint scanner
- Only 64 GB base storage
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 4 | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 10 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 162 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 16 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 120W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 11W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2280 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | 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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