iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 13R
The Verdict
Both phones share the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 6.78-inch AMOLED displays, but differ meaningfully in execution. iQOO 12 excels with a 144Hz refresh rate, superior 120W charging, and more versatile camera setup including 8K video and 3x optical zoom. OnePlus 13R counters with a larger 6000 mAh battery, brighter 4500-nit display, IP65 dust/water resistance, and faster 80W charging despite the larger battery. Camera comparison favors iQOO's telephoto capabilities and video features, while OnePlus offers better everyday durability and battery longevity. OnePlus 13R costs $70 more but provides practical advantages in ruggedness and endurance. For power users prioritizing performance and camera versatility, iQOO 12 delivers excellent value. Those seeking durability and all-day battery life should choose OnePlus 13R.
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 13R if…
- →Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- →6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- →4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
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 13R
Pros
- Last-gen flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a $599 price is terrific value
- 6000 mAh battery is among the largest in any flagship phone
- 4500-nit display brightness matches phones costing twice as much
- 80W fast charging fills the huge battery in under 40 minutes
- Clean OxygenOS 15 is close to stock Android
Cons
- 8MP ultrawide is a notable weak point
- No wireless charging
- IP65 water resistance is below IP68 competitors
- 50MP 2x telephoto is good but not a true periscope zoom
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | OnePlus 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 206 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | None | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 161.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-700) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x telephoto |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2780 x 1264 |
| 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 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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