Google Pixel 7 vs iQOO 12
The Verdict
Google Pixel 7 excels with its refined 6.3-inch OLED display (90Hz, 1400 nits) and exceptional computational photography via Tensor G2, delivering natural-looking photos in diverse lighting. iQOO 12 counters with superior raw specs: larger 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED at 144Hz with 3000 nits brightness, more RAM (12-16GB), bigger 5000mAh battery, and blazing 120W charging. Camera hardware favors iQOO with telephoto zoom and 8K video, though Pixel's software processing remains class-leading. iQOO lacks IP rating protection, while Pixel offers IP68 durability. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 slightly edges Tensor G2 for gaming. At $70 less, iQOO delivers more features for power users; Pixel appeals to those prioritizing camera intelligence and water resistance. iQOO 12 offers better value for specs, but Pixel's ecosystem integration and consistency make it the safer choice for most users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 if…
- →Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
- →Excellent main camera with Tensor G2 processing
- →Compact flagship form factor
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
Pros
- Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
- Excellent main camera with Tensor G2 processing
- Compact flagship form factor
- IP68 water resistance
- Competitively priced for a flagship
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- 90Hz is not adaptive (always-on)
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 20W wired charging
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 | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 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 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4355 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 20W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 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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