iQOO 12 vs Nothing Phone (1)
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display at 3000 nits, and exceptional camera versatility including 8K video and 3x telephoto. Its 120W fast charging and 5000mAh battery provide excellent longevity. Nothing Phone 1 offers distinctive design with Glyph LED integration, solid camera performance, and wireless charging, but relies on older Snapdragon 778G+ with notably weaker processing power. Display brightness (1200 nits) and 4K video limits show budget positioning. iQOO 12 provides significantly better performance, display quality, and video capabilities for premium users willing to invest. Nothing Phone 1 suits budget-conscious buyers appreciating unique aesthetics. For pure performance and features, iQOO 12 is the superior choice, though Nothing Phone 1 offers better value at $399.
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 Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
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
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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