iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
iQOO 12 delivers flagship performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, LTPO AMOLED display reaching 3000 nits, and superior imaging capabilities including 8K video recording and 3x optical zoom. Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers better value at $449 with a 200MP main camera, IP68 water resistance, and respectable 120Hz AMOLED display, though its MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor and Mali-G610 GPU lag significantly behind. Battery charging matches at 120W, but iQOO's 144Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi 7, and overall software experience justify the premium. For users prioritizing raw performance and premium features, iQOO 12 is the clear choice. Budget-conscious buyers can live with Redmi Note 13 Pro+'s limitations, though its lack of IP rating is disappointing for the price point.
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| 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 | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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