iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance at a fraction of the Z Fold 6's price, featuring a brilliant 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and exceptional 120W charging. Its camera system impresses with a 50MP main sensor, 64MP telephoto with 3x zoom, and 8K video capability. However, Samsung's Z Fold 6 justifies its premium through innovative foldable design, dual displays totaling 7.6 inches unfolded, IP48 water resistance, and superior multitasking capability. Z Fold 6 offers wireless charging and 25W wired charging, though battery capacity trails at 4400mAh. For pure performance and value, iQOO 12 excels as an outstanding flagship. For transformative form factor and productivity features, Z Fold 6 stands alone, though at nearly 4x the cost. Budget-conscious buyers should choose iQOO 12; early adopters seeking foldable innovation should consider Z Fold 6.
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 6 if…
- →Lighter and slimmer than the Z Fold 5
- →Improved 2600-nit displays inside and out
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy performance
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 6
Pros
- Lighter and slimmer than the Z Fold 5
- Improved 2600-nit displays inside and out
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy performance
- Galaxy AI optimized for the foldable display
- Seven years of software support
Cons
- Very expensive at $1899
- Charging still capped at 25W
- Visible inner display crease remains
- Cameras lag behind the S24 Ultra
- IP48 rating (no dust protection)
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 239 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 7.6 inches inner, 6.3 inches cover |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2160 x 1856 inner, 2376 x 968 cover |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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