iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 12
The Verdict
Both phones leverage the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for flagship performance, but positioning differs significantly. OnePlus 12 commands a $270 premium with superior specifications across multiple fronts: 3168 x 1440 resolution versus 2800 x 1260, 4500 nits peak brightness against 3000 nits, wireless charging capability, IP65 water resistance, and a larger 5400 mAh battery. Its camera system boasts a faster f/1.6 main sensor and 48 MP ultrawide lens. iQOO 12 counters with exceptional value, featuring 144Hz refresh rate, identical Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and 120W charging speed. Display quality favors OnePlus despite iQOO's higher refresh rate. For users prioritizing raw specs and durability, OnePlus 12 justifies its cost. Budget-conscious buyers seeking premium performance at a lower price point should choose iQOO 12, which delivers compelling everyday performance without sacrificing core functionality.
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 12 if…
- →Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless charging
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 12
Pros
- Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- 64 MP 3x periscope telephoto
- Large 5400 mAh battery
Cons
- Only IP65 rating (vs IP68 on rivals)
- Heavy at 220 g
- Limited to 4 years of OS updates
- No mmWave 5G in US
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 220 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | None | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical periscope |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 48 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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