iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers exceptional value with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, stunning 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, and blazing-fast 120W charging at $529. Its 50MP main camera with Sony IMX920 sensor and 64MP telephoto provide solid imaging capability. However, Xiaomi 15 Pro justifies its $170 premium through superior specifications: larger 6100mAh battery, more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, higher 3200x1440 resolution display with 3200 nits peak brightness, and comprehensive camera upgrades including a 1-inch type main sensor and 50MP ultrawide. Xiaomi adds IP68 water resistance and 50W wireless charging, which iQOO lacks entirely. While iQOO's 120W wired charging is faster, Xiaomi's overall package proves more refined and future-proof. For budget-conscious users, iQOO 12 excels, but Xiaomi 15 Pro's premium features and durability make it the stronger choice for long-term ownership.
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 15 Pro if…
- →Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- →1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- →2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
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 15 Pro
Pros
- Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- 1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- 2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
- 90W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast
- Triple 50MP Leica camera system with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Heavy at 213 g due to the large battery
- HyperOS software has ads and bloatware in some regions
- No 5x periscope — 3x telephoto is behind Samsung and Apple flagships
- Limited global market availability
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 213 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 | 161.3 x 75.0 x 8.35 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50 MP, f/1.44, OIS (1-inch type sensor) |
| 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/2.5, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 90W 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 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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