iQOO 12 vs Motorola Edge 40 Pro
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers superior value with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, stunning 3000-nit 144Hz AMOLED display, and blazing 120W charging at a $270 price advantage. Its camera system includes a versatile 64MP telephoto with 3x zoom and 8K@24fps video capabilities. Motorola Edge 40 Pro counters with IP68 durability, wireless charging, and a larger 60MP selfie camera, plus the premium vegan leather design. However, its Gen 2 chipset, dimmer 1600-nit display, smaller 4600mAh battery, and lack of storage variety limit its appeal. Edge 40 Pro's 165Hz refresh rate and 50MP ultrawide are noteworthy, yet the iQOO 12's superior performance, faster charging, and brighter, smoother display make it the smarter purchase for most users seeking flagship performance without flagship pricing.
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 Motorola Edge 40 Pro if…
- →125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- →165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- →60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
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
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish
Cons
- Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
- Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
- Only one storage configuration
- Curved display prone to accidental touches
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Motorola Edge 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 199 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 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@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 125W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 165Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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