iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 9 FE

Compare iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB) and Asus ROG Phone 9 FE to understand which one suits your needs the best. The iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB) is priced from ₹64,999, while Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is available at ₹78,000 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsiQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price₹64,999₹78,000
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Display6.78", 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz6.78", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 64MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 16MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 13MP (Ultra-wide), 5MP (Macro), 32MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 120Watt, Charger in the box5500mAh, 65Watt, Charger in the box
RAM/Storage16GB (LPDDR5X), 512GB (UFS 4.0)16GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 4.0)
10/10

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iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)

₹64,999

Was ₹53,990 12 day(s) ago

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9.4/10

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Asus ROG Phone 9 FE

₹78,000

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Performance Scorecard

GamingSee More Details
iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)100
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE91
CameraSee More Details
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE100
iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)95
DisplaySee More Details
iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)100
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE89
BatterySee More Details
iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)100
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE100
BodySee More Details
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE100
iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)80

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Display6.78", 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz6.78", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 64MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 16MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 13MP (Ultra-wide), 5MP (Macro), 32MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 120Watt, Charger in the box5500mAh, 65Watt, Charger in the box
RAM16GB (LPDDR5X)16GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage 512GB (UFS 4.0) 256GB (UFS 4.0)

General

Box ContentsPhone, 120W Charger, Type-C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector ToolPhone, 65W Charger, Type-C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
ColorsAlpha, LegendPhantom Black
LaunchDecember 12, 2023February 05, 2025
StoresAmazon, Flipkart
Launch CountryIndiaTaiwan
Launch Price₹57,999₹78,000

Display

🏆 Winner: iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)

Display TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate144Hz120Hz
LTPO SupportYesYes
Playback QualityHDR10+HDR10+
Display EngineE7E6
Touch Sampling Rate300Hz720Hz
Display Size6.78 inches6.78 inches
Area111cm²111cm²
Display Form FactorFlat DisplayFlat Display
Screen to Body Ratio89.688.2
Resolution Width1260 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2800 pixels2400 pixels
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Density452ppi388ppi
Display Bit Rate10-bit10-bit
Color Gamut Range100%107.37%
Display Resolution1.5KFHD+
High Brightness1400 nits1600 nits
Peak Brightness3000 nits2500 nits
Eye ProtectionPWM DimmingBlue Light Filters
Colour GamutDCI-P3-
Colour Depth1 Billion Colours1.07 Billion Colours
Contrast Ratio-5,000,000:1

Body

🏆 Winner: Asus ROG Phone 9 FE

Height163.22mm163.8mm
Width75.88mm76.8mm
Thickness8.1mm8.9mm
Weight203.7 grams225 grams
Screen MaterialGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Back MaterialGlassGlass
Side MaterialAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.0
Additional FeaturesOTG3.5mm Headphone Jack, Display Port 1.4
IP RatingIP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Sound TuningDolby AtmosTHX Spatial Audio
Build Quality-Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Processor

🏆 Winner: Tie

Chipset ManufacturerQualcommQualcomm
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Fabrication Size4nm4nm
Co-ProcessorQ1 Super Computing Chip-
Number of CoresOcta-coreOcta-core
Clock Speed1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520
Overclocked ProcessorYes-
Cooling SystemVapor Chamber CoolingAeroActive Coolers
GPUAdreno 750Adreno 750

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

2020386

2020386

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

2193

2193

Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core

7304

7304

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Asus ROG Phone 9 FE

Main Camera #1 Megapixel50MP50MP
Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.68f/1.9
Main Camera #1 Focal Length23mm23.8mm
Main Camera #1 Pixel Size1.2µm2µm
Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera #1 Camera SensorOmniVision OV50HSony IMX890
Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/1.3"1/1.56"
Main Camera #2 Megapixel64MP13MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.6f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Focal Length70mm12.7mm
Main Camera #2 Lens TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
Main Camera #2 Camera Features3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF-
Main Camera #3 Megapixel50MP5MP
Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.0f/2.5
Main Camera #3 Focal Length15mm-
Main Camera #3 Field of View119-
Main Camera #3 Lens TypeUltra-wideMacro
Main Camera #3 Camera SensorSamsung S5KJN1-
Main Camera #3 Camera FeaturesAuto Focus-
FeaturesDual LED Flash, HDR, PDAF, Scene ModeDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama
Camera StabilizationHybrid StabilizationGimbal Stabilization
Raw Photo SupportYesYes
Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recordingHDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording SupportYesYes
Slow Motion Recording240 fps slomo480 fps slomo
Auto Focus TypeContrast Detection Auto FocusPDAF
Zoom Capability2-10X2-10X
Lens EnhancementsNo enhancementNo enhancement
Video Featuresgyro-EISgyro-EIS, HDR10+
Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 8K@30fps1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@480fps, 8K@30fps
Main Camera #1 Camera Features-Auto Focus, Gimbal OIS
Main Camera #2 Field of View-120
Main Camera #3 Pixel Size-0.64µm
Dedicated Imaging Chip-No Chip

Operating System

OS NameAndroidAndroid
OS Version1415
OS SkiniQOO FuntouchROG UI
Gaming ModeYesYes
Desktop ModeYes-
AI Frame InterpolationYes-
Bloatware Free OSYesYes
OS Updates4 year(s)2 year(s)
Security Updates5 year(s)3 year(s)
AI Features-AI Assistant, AI Camera, AI Game Assist, AI Photo Editing

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)

Front Camera #1 Megapixel16MP32MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.45f/2.5
Front Camera #1 Focal Length0mm22mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1µm1.4µm
Front Camera #1 Camera SensorSamsung S5K3P9-
Auto Focus TypeFixed FocusFixed Focus
Video Features1080p@30fps1080p@30fps, 720p@30/60fps
Video Recording1080@30fps1080@30fps
HDR Recording SupportSDR recordingSDR recording
Front Camera #1 Lens Type-Wide
Features-Fixed Focus

Battery

🏆 Winner: iQOO 12 (16GB + 512GB)

Battery Capacity5000mAh5500mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Reverse Wired Charging SupportYesYes
Charging Speed Wired120W65W
Charging Speed Wireless50W-
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless10W10W
Wireless Charging Support-Yes
Reverse Wireless Charging Support-Yes
Charging Standards Supported-PD, PD3.0, QC5.0, Qi1.3

Network

Sim TypeDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by)
Network Support5G5G
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 9001800, 1900, 850, 900
3G BandsWCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 8800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
4G BandsLTE 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28a, 28b, 38, 40, 41, 421, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79
5G BandsSA/NSA 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28a, 28b, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79
Band Types-5G, CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Tie

Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7WiFi 7
Bluetooth Version5.45.4
Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LEA2DP, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, AVRCP, HFP, HID, LE, OPP, PAN
GPSGLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5)BeiDou(B1i + B1c + B2a), Galileo(E1 + E5a), Glonass(L1), GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS(L1 + L5)
NFC SupportSupportedSupported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor
Haptic FeedbackX-axis Linear MotorX-axis Linear Motor
Facial Recognition2D Face Recognition2D Face Recognition

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