iQOO 12 vs Poco F6 Pro
The Verdict
iQOO 12 and Poco F6 Pro both deliver flagship performance at competitive prices, but with distinct strengths. iQOO 12 edges ahead with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, superior 144Hz LTPO display with 3000 nits peak brightness, and more versatile camera setup including 3x telephoto lens with 64MP sensor. It also boasts faster 120W charging and better overall performance metrics. Poco F6 Pro counters with sharper QHD+ resolution (3200x1440), brighter 4000-nit display, superior build quality via Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and IP64 dust/water resistance that iQOO lacks. Camera performance favors iQOO's advanced optics and 8K video at 24fps. For users prioritizing raw power, display smoothness, and camera capabilities, iQOO 12 deserves preference. However, Poco F6 Pro suits those valuing durability, display sharpness, and water resistance at a lower price point.
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 Poco F6 Pro if…
- →120W charging goes from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip at a mid-range price
- →4000-nit 2K AMOLED display is one of the brightest in any price bracket
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
Poco F6 Pro
Pros
- 120W charging goes from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chip at a mid-range price
- 4000-nit 2K AMOLED display is one of the brightest in any price bracket
- 8K video recording capability
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is future-proof
Cons
- Mediocre 8MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging despite the premium build
- IP64 — not truly waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS software bloat remains an issue
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Poco F6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | None | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 160.9 x 75.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Light Fusion 800) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 4000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 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 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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