iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers significantly more raw power and display technology for $270 less. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset crushes the Exynos 2400, paired with a stunning 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen hitting 3000 nits brightness versus Samsung's 6.2-inch 120Hz panel at 2600 nits. Camera performance favors iQOO slightly with its Sony IMX920 main sensor, 64MP telephoto with 3x zoom, and 8K recording at 24fps. Battery capacity tips heavily toward iQOO at 5000 mAh with blazing 120W charging, though Samsung offers wireless charging at 15W. Samsung Galaxy S24 earns points for durability with IP68 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, lighter weight at 167g, and more compact dimensions. Processing speeds favor iQOO meaningfully for gaming and multitasking. One UI 6.1 delivers a refined software experience, but Funtouch OS is improving. Storage maxes out at 512GB on both devices. For performance enthusiasts prioritizing flagship specs and value, iQOO 12 is the obvious choice. Samsung Galaxy S24 justifies its premium only if water resistance and wireless charging matter significantly to you.
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 S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 10 MP 3x optical |
| 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, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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