Asus ROG Phone 5 vs iQOO 12
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | December 12, 2023 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | December 14, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹52,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | ||
| Launch | March 10, 2021 | December 12, 2023 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | December 14, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹52,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO 12
| Weight | 238 grams | 198.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | No Protection | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 238 grams | 198.5 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | No Protection | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iQOO Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ROG UI | iQOO Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 8K@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 8K@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 12
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 120 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 120 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 12
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
