iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A34
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display at 3000 nits, and exceptional camera versatility including 64MP 3x telephoto with OIS. 120W charging and 5000 mAh battery ensure all-day use. Galaxy A34 emphasizes practicality with IP67 water resistance, reliable Super AMOLED panel at 1000 nits, and MediaTek Dimensity 1080 for moderate workloads. Camera capabilities differ significantly: iQOO excels with 8K video and advanced telephoto, while A34 handles everyday shots adequately. At $529 versus $349.99, iQOO 12 justifies the premium through superior processor speed, display quality, charging technology, and imaging capabilities. A34 suits budget-conscious buyers prioritizing durability and long-term software support from Samsung. Choose iQOO 12 for gaming, content creation, and demanding apps; select Galaxy A34 for conservative spending and water resistance.
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 Samsung Galaxy A34 if…
- →IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- →Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
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
Samsung Galaxy A34
Pros
- IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
- Four years of OS updates promised
- 5G connectivity for future-proofing
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- No OIS on the 48 MP main camera
- Wi-Fi 5 limits wireless speeds
- Macro lens instead of a proper telephoto
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 199 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Polycarbonate back, aluminum-look frame |
| IP rating | None | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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