iQOO 12 vs Moto Edge 30 Pro
The Verdict
iQOO 12 substantially outperforms Moto Edge 30 Pro across nearly every metric despite costing $170 less. Display quality is dramatically superior with the iQOO's 3000-nit peak brightness and higher 2800x1260 resolution compared to Moto's 1050-nit, 2400x1080 panel. Performance advantages are decisive: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with Adreno 750 GPU crushes the older Gen 1 chipset, delivering notably faster processing and gaming performance. Camera capabilities favor iQOO with its 50MP main sensor featuring Sony IMX920, 64MP 3x telephoto with OIS, and superior 4K@120fps video versus Moto's 4K@60fps maximum. Battery charging is revolutionary at 120W FlashCharge versus Moto's 68W, though Moto offers 15W wireless charging. Storage starts at 256GB versus Moto's 128GB base model. Moto's lone advantages include IP52 dust/water resistance and running modern Android 12 versus the regional split between Funtouch OS 14 and OriginOS 4. For the price-to-performance ratio, iQOO 12 is the clear winner.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Moto Edge 30 Pro if…
- →144Hz P-OLED display is buttery smooth
- →68W fast charging
- →60 MP selfie camera is excellent
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Moto Edge 30 Pro
Pros
- 144Hz P-OLED display is buttery smooth
- 68W fast charging
- 60 MP selfie camera is excellent
- 50 MP ultrawide is high quality
- Near-stock Android experience
Cons
- 2 MP depth camera is useless
- IP52 rating is only splash-proof
- No telephoto camera
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating
- Slow software update schedule
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Moto Edge 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | None | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 60 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 68W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1050 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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