iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 11
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers superior value with cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processing, a stunning 3000-nit display with 144Hz refresh rate, and blazingly fast 120W charging at $170 less than OnePlus 11. Its camera system excels with a 50MP Sony IMX920 sensor, 64MP telephoto with 3x zoom, and 8K video capabilities. OnePlus 11 counters with a higher resolution 3216x1440 display, more refined design featuring Gorilla Glass Victus and IP64 dust/water resistance, and slightly better ultrawide coverage at 115 degrees. However, OnePlus runs the older Android 13 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, limiting future performance headroom. iQOO's brightness advantage (3000 vs 1300 nits) makes it superior for outdoor visibility. For gaming, video production, and everyday performance, iQOO 12 represents exceptional value despite lacking IP rating. OnePlus 11 appeals primarily to those prioritizing durability certification and design prestige.
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 11 if…
- →Blazing 100W charging fills the battery in ~25 minutes
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- →Bright LTPO3 display with 1Hz adaptive refresh
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 11
Pros
- Blazing 100W charging fills the battery in ~25 minutes
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- Bright LTPO3 display with 1Hz adaptive refresh
- 16 GB RAM standard on all variants
- Hasselblad camera tuning
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Only IP64 rating (not IP68)
- Alert Slider removed in some markets
- Short software update commitment
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | OnePlus 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 205 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | None | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 163.1 x 74.1 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 48 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 100W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO3 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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