Highlights
- iQOO 12 outperforms iQOO 11 with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
- Boasts a brighter display and a revamped, sleeker design compared to iQOO 11.
- Upgraded camera system in iQOO 12 with 64MP telephoto lens offering 100X zoom.
- Enhanced battery efficiency and similar 120W fast charging as in iQOO 11.
iQOO has made a significant leap in the smartphone market with the launch of its latest model, the iQOO 12.
This new release not only embraces Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset but also brings a host of upgrades over its predecessor, the iQOO 11.
Here’s a detailed comparison of the two models, highlighting their key features and improvements.
Pricing and Availability
In terms of pricing, the iQOO 12 offers more value in its home market, China, starting at CNY 3,999 for the 12/256GB variant.
This is a noticeable drop from the iQOO 11’s launch price of CNY 4,399 for the same configuration.
The iQOO 12’s sales in China began on November 16th.
For the Indian market, the iQOO 12 is set to launch on December 12th, marking it as the first device with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in the country.
However, there are no current plans to introduce the Pro model in India.
Key Specs at a Glance
iQOO 12
- Display: 6.78-inch 2800×1260p 144Hz AMOLED
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main Camera: 50MP main + 64MP telephoto (100X zoom) + 50MP ultra-wide
- Front Camera: 16MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh with 120W charging
iQOO 11
- Display: 6.78-inch 3200×1440p 144Hz AMOLED
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main Camera: 50MP GN5 main + 13MP portrait + 8MP ultra-wide
- Front Camera: 16MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh with 120W charging
Display and Design Comparison
The iQOO 12 boasts a slightly lower resolution display than the iQOO 11 but compensates with thinner bezels and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, significantly higher than the iQOO 11’s 1,800 nits.
Both models feature a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen, but the iQOO 12 has enhanced its Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to 2,160Hz, improving from the iQOO 11’s 1,440Hz.
Design-wise, the iQOO 12 is sleeker, with flat sides, a new camera module, and a slimmer and lighter build at 8.1mm thickness and 198g weight.
Performance Enhancements
The iQOO 12 steps up its game with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, offering a peak clock speed of 3.3GHz and a new Adreno 750 GPU.
This chipset promises more efficient and powerful performance, especially in gaming as compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on the iQOO 11.
Also, in comparison to the latter’s Vivo’s V2 chip, the iQOO 12 incorporates a self-developed Q1 chip for enhanced gaming capabilities.
It also features a 40 percent larger VC cooling system and strategically positioned chips for efficient heat dissipation.
Camera Upgrades
The camera setup in the iQOO 12 has seen significant improvements. The main 50MP camera now uses a VCS OV50H sensor with a larger 1/1.3-inch size and a better f/1.68 aperture.
The telephoto camera has been upgraded to 64MP with up to 100X zoom, replacing the 13MP portrait camera of the iQOO 11.
The ultra-wide camera also receives a boost with a 50MP sensor and f/2.0 aperture, a considerable step up from the iQOO 11’s 8MP ultra-wide camera.
Both phones maintain a 16MP front camera.
Battery and Charging
Both the iQOO 12 and iQOO 11 are equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, but the newer model’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset ensures a 9% improvement in battery life.
They both support 120W fast charging, ensuring quick power-ups.
IQOO 12 5G SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 24 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.79 inches (17.25 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | December 11, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.79 inches (17.25 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 64 MP, Primary Camera 16 MP 12 MP |
|
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 24 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 200W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
IQOO 11 5G SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | January 12, 2023 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB
Best in Class
|
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 518 ppi
Best in Class
|
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.46 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1800 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 92.9 % |
Design
| Height | 164.8 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 77 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm
Very Good
|
| Weight | 205 grams
Poor
|
| Colours | Legend, Alpha |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.88, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(23 mm focal length, 1.57″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)13 MP f/2.46, Telephoto Camera(50 mm focal length)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(16 mm focal length) | |
| Sensor | ISO-CELL | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | 20 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 30 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 60 fps |
|
| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Flash, 120W: 100 % in 25 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB
Best in Class
|
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQs
How does the iQOO 12’s chipset compare to the iQOO 11?
The iQOO 12 features the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering superior performance and efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 found in the iQOO 11. This upgrade makes the iQOO 12 one of the first smartphones in India with this advanced processor.
What are the camera improvements in the iQOO 12 compared to the iQOO 11?
The iQOO 12 introduces a significant upgrade in its camera setup. It features a 64MP telephoto lens with up to 100X zoom and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, surpassing the iQOO 11’s 13MP portrait and 8MP ultra-wide cameras. The main 50MP sensor is also enhanced for better image quality.
In what ways has the display been enhanced in the iQOO 12?
While the iQOO 12 has a slightly lower resolution than the iQOO 11, it compensates with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, up from 1,800 nits in the iQOO 11. The iQOO 12 also has thinner bezels and a higher PWM rate for a smoother visual experience.
Also Read: iQOO 12 Camera To Reportedly Harbour a 64MP Sensor, Accompanied by 50MP Ultra-Wide Shooter
Also Read: iQOO 11s launch timeline, key specifications & storage variants tipped