iQOO 12 vs Apple iPhone 16
80
Beebom Score
76
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 3561mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 3561mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Build Quality | Battery, Software, Design and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Build Quality | Battery, Software, Design and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹79,990 | ||
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | ||
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹79,990 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1179 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2556 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1179 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2556 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 170 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 170 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | Auto Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | HDR | Auto Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3561 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3561 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 12
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS | |||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
