iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers superior value with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display reaching 3000 nits, and 120W charging at nearly half the price of Xiaomi 13 Pro. Its camera system impresses with a 50MP f/1.88 main sensor, 64MP telephoto, and 8K video capabilities. Xiaomi 13 Pro counters with premium construction including IP68 rating and ceramic/leather options, a higher resolution 3200x1440 display, and Leica-tuned optics across all lenses. Battery capacity favors iQOO at 5000 mAh versus 4820 mAh, though Xiaomi includes wireless charging. Performance-wise, the newer Gen 3 chip in iQOO provides a meaningful edge. For budget-conscious buyers seeking flagship performance and display technology, iQOO 12 offers exceptional value. Photography enthusiasts prioritizing Leica optics and durability may justify Xiaomi's premium, but iQOO's generational advantage makes it the smarter choice overall.
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 Xiaomi 13 Pro if…
- →1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- →Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- →120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
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
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Pros
- 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- 120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
- 50W wireless charging included
- IP68 rated with ceramic back option
Cons
- Very heavy at 229 g
- MIUI 14 has bloatware and ads in some regions
- USB-C 2.0 limits data transfer speeds
- Telephoto is 3.2x — no true periscope
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, ceramic or leather back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor) — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4820 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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