iQOO 12 vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers exceptional value with a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, superior 3000-nit display brightness, and excellent 50MP main camera with OIS. Its 5000mAh battery outlasts competitors, though it lacks wireless charging and IP rating. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra costs nearly double but offers IP68 durability, premium vegan leather design, wireless 50W charging, and a slightly superior 50MP ultrawide with autofocus. However, its smaller 4500mAh battery and lower display brightness limit advantages. Performance-wise, the iQOO's flagship processor edges ahead of the 8s Gen 3. For most users prioritizing performance and battery life at competitive pricing, iQOO 12 represents the smarter choice, though the Edge 50 Ultra appeals to those valuing durability and charging versatility.
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 Ultra if…
- →Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- →Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
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 Ultra
Pros
- Versatile triple 50MP+ camera with periscope telephoto
- Extremely fast 125W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Bright 144Hz LTPO pOLED display
- Premium materials including vegan leather and wood options
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Only 4500 mAh battery (small for a flagship)
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a step below the 8 Gen 3
- Limited software update commitment vs rivals
- Curved display not for everyone
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or wood back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, 1/1.3" Omnivision OV50H |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 50 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 64 MP 3x periscope, f/2.4, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 122-degree, autofocus |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| 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 | LTPO pOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.8 GHz A720 + 3x2.0 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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