iQOO 12 vs Poco X6 Pro
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display reaching 3000 nits, and exceptional camera versatility including 8K video recording and 3x optical zoom. Its 120W charging rapidly replenishes the 5000mAh battery. Poco X6 Pro offers solid mid-range value with Dimensity 8300 Ultra, 120Hz AMOLED at 1800 nits, and adequate 67W charging. Display quality, raw processing power, and camera capabilities clearly favor iQOO 12, though Poco X6 Pro includes IP53 dust/water resistance and costs $230 less. For users prioritizing performance and imaging, iQOO 12 justifies the premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking adequate daily performance should consider Poco X6 Pro's competitive feature set.
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 X6 Pro if…
- →Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- →Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
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 X6 Pro
Pros
- Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Cons
- Plastic frame feels cheap
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Poco X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 186 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 64 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 67W turbo wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G615 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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