iQOO 12 vs Redmi 13 Pro+
The Verdict
iQOO 12 and Redmi 13 Pro+ occupy different performance tiers despite similar pricing structures in their respective markets. iQOO 12 features the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with Adreno 750 GPU, delivering substantially faster processing and gaming performance compared to Redmi's Dimensity 7300 Ultra. Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display achieves 3000 nits peak brightness and 144Hz refresh, while Redmi maxes out at 1800 nits and 120Hz. iQOO's camera setup includes a superior 50MP Sony IMX920 main sensor with OIS plus a 64MP 3x telephoto, offering better optical reach. Redmi compensates with a 200MP main sensor but lacks telephoto capabilities and maxes out at 4K video recording versus iQOO's 8K capability. Battery capacities are nearly identical (5000 vs 5110 mAh), and both support 120W charging without wireless options. Redmi offers IP68 dust and water resistance; iQOO lacks this certification. At $529 versus $329, iQOO delivers superior processing power, display quality, and camera versatility for users prioritizing performance. Redmi 13 Pro+ suits budget-conscious buyers accepting moderate performance trade-offs for durability and a massive megapixel count.
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 Redmi 13 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor at budget price
- →120W charging fills battery in under 20 minutes
- →IP68 water resistance in the mid-range
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
Redmi 13 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor at budget price
- 120W charging fills battery in under 20 minutes
- IP68 water resistance in the mid-range
- Bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 5110 mAh battery with excellent endurance
Cons
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
- Dimensity 7300 is modest for heavy gaming
- No wireless charging
- Plastic frame
- USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Redmi 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS (Samsung HP3) |
| 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 | 5110 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 120W HyperCharge 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 (4x2.5 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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