iQOO 12 vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a brighter 3000-nit AMOLED display, and superior camera versatility including 8K video recording and a 64MP telephoto. Motorola Edge 50 Pro counters with a lighter 186g build, IP68 durability, faster 125W charging, 50W wireless charging, and a 50MP ultra-wide front camera for selfies. Display brightness favors iQOO significantly at 3000 vs 2000 nits, while Motorola offers practical durability and wireless convenience. Battery capacity tips toward iQOO's 5000mAh, though both last a full day. Processing power substantially favors iQOO's Gen 3 chipset over Gen 3 mid-range. For power users prioritizing performance and imaging capabilities, iQOO 12 is the stronger choice; Motorola appeals to those valuing durability and wireless charging convenience.
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 50 Pro if…
- →125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- →f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- →IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
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 50 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast for the price
- f/1.4 aperture main camera captures excellent low-light shots
- IP68 water resistance on a mid-range Motorola is a first
- 144Hz display is smoother than most 120Hz competitors
- Near-stock Android experience with minimal bloat
Cons
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is slower than similarly-priced Snapdragon 8 phones
- 4500 mAh battery is on the small side
- 13MP ultrawide is weaker than rival triple-camera setups
- Software update track record is historically slow for Motorola
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Motorola Edge 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 186 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 161.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 125W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 720 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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