iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers superior performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display at 3000 nits brightness, and exceptional 120W charging for the $529 price point. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE offers IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and reliable software with One UI 6.1, though it features the slower Exynos 2400e, lower 120Hz refresh rate, and significantly weaker 25W charging at $650. Camera systems differ notably: iQOO excels with Sony IMX920 50MP sensor, 3x optical zoom, and 8K video capabilities, while S24 FE provides simpler optics but adequate 4K performance. Battery capacity favors iQOO at 5000mAh versus 4700mAh. For gaming, productivity, and display quality, iQOO 12 represents exceptional value. Samsung appeals to users prioritizing durability ratings and wireless convenience. iQOO 12 edges ahead overall given superior specs at lower cost.
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 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
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 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 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 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 8 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 | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 2400e |
| 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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