iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A54
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display at 3000 nits, and impressive camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor with OIS plus a 64MP telephoto with 3x zoom. Samsung Galaxy A54 offers solid mid-range credentials including IP67 rating, cleaner software experience with One UI, and a capable 50MP camera, though its Exynos 1380 struggles against the iQOO's raw power. Display quality heavily favors iQOO with superior brightness and refresh rate, while charging speed is dramatically different: 120W versus 25W. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but iQOO's efficiency advantage matters. Galaxy A54 wins on durability rating and software polish. For content creation, gaming, and demanding tasks, iQOO 12 is substantially superior. Galaxy A54 suits budget-conscious users prioritizing durability and software smoothness. iQOO 12 wins decisively.
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 A54 if…
- →IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
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 A54
Pros
- IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
- OIS on the main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 rivals
- No telephoto camera, only a macro lens
- No wireless charging
- 25W charging is slow compared to Chinese competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Samsung Galaxy A54 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | None | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 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 | 6.4 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 (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| 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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