iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance at a fraction of the cost with superior display brightness (3000 nits vs 1200), faster charging (120W vs 25W), and the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Its 5000 mAh battery outlasts the Z Fold 4's 4400 mAh, while the 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen offers buttery smooth scrolling. Galaxy Z Fold 4 justifies its premium through innovation: a foldable design with dual screens, larger 7.6-inch inner display, and IPX8 water resistance that iQOO lacks. Camera systems are competitive, though iQOO's Sony IMX920 sensor edges out for stills. For practical flagship performance and value, iQOO 12 is the smarter purchase. Galaxy Z Fold 4 suits those prioritizing revolutionary form factor over everyday efficiency. iQOO 12 wins decisively on specs-to-price ratio.
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 Z Fold 4 if…
- →Refined hinge is slimmer and lighter than Fold 3
- →Taskbar for PC-like multitasking
- →Improved cameras over Fold 3
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 Z Fold 4
Pros
- Refined hinge is slimmer and lighter than Fold 3
- Taskbar for PC-like multitasking
- Improved cameras over Fold 3
- IPX8 water resistance
- Flex mode for hands-free use
Cons
- Still very expensive at $1799
- Heavy at 263 g
- Visible crease on inner display
- Under-display camera quality is poor
- Slow 25W charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 12L, One UI 4.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 263 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | None | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm (unfolded) |
| 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 (cover), 4 MP under-display (inner) |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2176 x 1812 (inner), 2316 x 904 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz (both) |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz + 3x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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