iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers substantially better specifications and real-world performance at nearly half the price of the Galaxy S10+. Superior processor (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 855), faster display (144Hz vs 60Hz), and significantly larger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100 mAh) with 120W charging give the iQOO clear advantages for gaming and multitasking. Camera hardware proves comparable in quality, though iQOO edges ahead with 8K video and OIS on both main and telephoto sensors. Galaxy S10+ offers IP68 water resistance, superior wireless charging, and older Android 9 software, but the iQOO 12 runs current Android 14 with superior technical capabilities overall. Consider the Galaxy S10+ only if IP68 rating is essential; otherwise, iQOO 12 provides exceptional value with modern flagship performance at mid-range pricing.
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 S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
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 S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 175 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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