iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 12: Which one should you buy? 

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 15, 2023 18:26 IST

iQOO recently introduced the iQOO 12 in India, while its rival counterpart, the OnePlus 12, has been officially unveiled in the Chinese market. Despite the OnePlus 12 being slated for an India launch in a few weeks, comparisons between these high-end smartphones have already sparked curiosity. With an array of cutting-edge features and top-tier specifications, both devices aim to meet the needs of power users and tech enthusiasts alike. Let's delve into the comparison based on the specifications and available information about these two highly anticipated smartphones.

Design

The iQOO 12 and OnePlus 12 both look and feel fancy because they're made of a mix of strong glass and metal, making them tough and stylish. The iQOO 12 comes in Panther Black, Nebula Blue, and Silver White colors, giving you different looks to choose from. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 offers colors like Jade Black, Astral Green, and Misty White, so you can pick the one that suits your style best. Ultimately, it all depends on what colors you like more when choosing between the two phones.

Performance

iQOO 12 and the OnePlus 12 both are powered by the Qualcommm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Both phones use the latest technology that makes them work really smoothly, whether you're playing games, working on different things at once, or just using the phone every day. They have fancy-sounding components like the Kryo 780 CPU and Adreno 730 GPU, which are like the brain and muscles of the phone, making sure it's fast and works well.

The iQOO 12 can have up to 16GB of RAM, which is like the phone's short-term memory, while the OnePlus 12 can go even higher with 24GB of RAM. Having more RAM means the phone can handle lots of apps and tasks without slowing down, giving you plenty of options depending on how much stuff you usually do on your phone.

Camera

The iQOO 12 comes with a 50-megapixel main camera that takes sharp and detailed pictures. It also has a 64-megapixel telephoto camera, which lets you zoom in closer without losing quality, making faraway things look clear. And there's a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera that captures wider scenes, fitting more into the picture.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 also has a 50-megapixel main camera that takes excellent photos. It comes with a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera that captures wide scenes too, but not as wide as the iQOO 12. It also has a 64-megapixel telephoto camera, which lets you zoom in a bit, though not as much as the iQOO 12.

OnePlus has worked with a famous camera company called Hasselblad, known for making good cameras, to improve their phone's camera quality. Both phones take great photos, but the OnePlus 12 might have some extra camera features thanks to this partnership.

Battery

Both phones have big batteries that last a long time when you use them a lot. The iQOO 12 has a 5000mAh battery, a bit smaller than the OnePlus 12's 5400mAh battery, but they both hold a good amount of power.

What's cool is how fast these phones can charge up. The iQOO 12 has this thing called 120W FlashCharge, which means it can go from completely empty to fully charged in just 15 minutes. That's really quick! The OnePlus 12 uses 100W SuperVOOC charging, which is a little slower at 25 minutes for a full charge, but still really fast.

Also, both phones can charge other devices wirelessly, which is handy when you need to give some power to another gadget, like your friend's phone or your earbuds, without plugging them in

Conclusion

Deciding between the iQOO 12 and OnePlus 12 is all about what you like and need in a phone. Both are really good in their own ways. The iQOO 12 is great for its super fast charging and strong camera setup. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 partners with Hasselblad, making it a good choice if you really love taking pictures.

Whether you care more about how fast it charges, taking awesome photos, or just want a phone that works really well, both phones are packed with cool features that make them stand out from others in the market.