iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 10 Pro
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers substantially better value at $529 versus OnePlus 10 Pro's $899 asking price, despite being released later. iQOO features the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, superior 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 3000 nits brightness, and faster 120W charging. Camera systems are competitive, with iQOO's 50MP IMX920 main sensor and 64MP telephoto matching OnePlus's Hasselblad-tuned setup in most scenarios. OnePlus 10 Pro retains advantages including IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and higher resolution 3216x1440 display, though the 120Hz refresh feels dated against iQOO's 144Hz standard. Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh, but iQOO's charging speed significantly outdoes OnePlus's 80W wired option. Software matters: iQOO runs Android 14 versus OnePlus's Android 12, offering newer features and longer support potential. For most users, iQOO 12 represents exceptional performance and value, making OnePlus 10 Pro difficult to justify at nearly double the price.
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 OnePlus 10 Pro if…
- →80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- →150-degree ultrawide camera
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
OnePlus 10 Pro
Pros
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- 150-degree ultrawide camera
- Large 5000 mAh battery
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating issues
- OxygenOS 12 merged with ColorOS upset fans
- 8 MP telephoto is weak resolution
- Only 3.3x optical zoom
- No IP68 in all regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | OnePlus 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 200 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 150-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W AirVOOC wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO2 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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