iQOO 12 vs Realme GT 5 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones leverage the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and feature 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED displays, but their strengths diverge meaningfully. iQOO 12 impresses with a brighter 3000-nit display, superior 144Hz refresh rate, and exceptional 120W charging that fills its 5000mAh battery rapidly. Its camera system delivers strong performance with the Sony IMX920 main sensor and 8K video recording at 24fps. Realme GT 5 Pro counters with a sharper 3216 x 1440 resolution (versus 2800 x 1260), dramatically brighter 4500-nit peak brightness, and superior durability via IP65 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Its 5400mAh battery pairs with both 100W wired and 50W wireless charging for convenience. The GT 5 Pro's periscope zoom offers better optical performance, while iQOO 12 edges ahead in raw processing power and video capabilities. At $529 versus $599, iQOO 12 delivers exceptional value for performance enthusiasts prioritizing speed and charging convenience. However, Realme GT 5 Pro suits users valuing protection, display clarity, and wireless charging flexibility. Choose iQOO 12 for performance and price; select Realme GT 5 Pro for durability and display excellence.
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 Realme GT 5 Pro if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance at $599
- →4500-nit peak brightness is class-leading
- →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
Realme GT 5 Pro
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance at $599
- 4500-nit peak brightness is class-leading
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Periscope 3x telephoto at this price is exceptional value
- Wi-Fi 7 future-proofed connectivity
Cons
- Heavy at 220 g
- Realme UI carries some bloatware
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak link in the camera system
- USB-C 2.0 despite flagship ambitions
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Realme GT 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) |
| 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 | 161.5 x 75.1 x 8.9 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 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.65, 3x periscope optical zoom |
| 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, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 100W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 3216 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 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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