iQOO 12 vs Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers exceptional value with flagship specs at nearly half the price of Motorola Razr Plus 2024. Superior display brightness (3000 nits), faster 120W charging, and more versatile camera system with 8K video recording give iQOO the edge in raw performance. Razr Plus 2024 justifies premium pricing through innovative folding design, dual AMOLED screens, and IP48 dust/water resistance absent on iQOO 12. Processing power favors iQOO with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 versus 8s Gen 3. Battery capacity advantages iQOO at 5000mAh against 4000mAh, though Razr supports wireless charging. For traditional smartphone users prioritizing camera versatility and performance, iQOO 12 offers superior value. Razr Plus 2024 appeals to those willing to pay premium for unique foldable form factor and durability ratings.
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 Razr Plus (2024) if…
- →Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- →165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- →Peak 3000-nit brightness
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 Razr Plus (2024)
Pros
- Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- 165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- Peak 3000-nit brightness
- Slim 7.1 mm profile when unfolded
- Stylish vegan leather color options
Cons
- Smaller 4000 mAh battery due to foldable form factor
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 not quite top-tier
- No ultrawide camera
- IP48 rating is weaker than IP68 slab phones
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Motorola Razr Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 188.8 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 171.3 x 74.0 x 7.1 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP (inner display selfie camera) |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 45W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches (inner) + 4.0 inches (cover) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED (both screens) |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) / 1272 x 1080 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 165Hz (inner) / 165Hz (cover) |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 3000 |
| 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 Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-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 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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