Google Pixel 7 Pro vs iQOO 12
The Verdict
Google Pixel 7 Pro delivers exceptional photography with its proven computational approach, featuring a 50MP main sensor with OIS, 48MP 5x telephoto, and Pixel's signature image processing that remains industry-leading. Display quality favors Pixel with 1500 nits peak brightness and superior LTPO OLED technology, though iQOO 12's 6.78-inch panel and 144Hz refresh offer immersive visual experience. iQOO 12 dominates performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, achieving faster raw speeds and 8K video capability at 24fps. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but iQOO's 120W charging dramatically outpaces Pixel's 30W wired solution. However, Pixel 7 Pro lacks IP68 dust/water resistance compared to Pixel's robust build. For $370 less, iQOO 12 represents better value with superior performance and charging, yet Pixel 7 Pro excels in camera quality, display tech, and software maturity. Choose Pixel for photography supremacy; select iQOO for gaming and value-conscious performance seekers.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
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 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
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 7 Pro | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 120W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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