iQOO 12 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, stunning 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display at 3000 nits, and superior camera versatility featuring a 50MP Sony IMX920 main sensor with OIS plus 3x telephoto. Its 12GB RAM and 120W charging provide excellent everyday experience. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offers remarkable value at $329, featuring a 200MP main camera and respectable 120Hz AMOLED display, though its Dimensity 1080 processor lags significantly behind and peak brightness reaches only 900 nits. Both pack 5000mAh batteries with matching 120W charging. Visibly, iQOO 12 excels in performance, display technology, and computational photography, while Redmi Note 12 Pro+ serves budget-conscious users seeking megapixel count. Recommend iQOO 12 for those prioritizing performance and premium features; choose Redmi Note 12 Pro+ for budget shoppers accepting performance compromises.
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 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
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
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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