iQOO 12 vs Apple iPhone 16e
88
Beebom Score
78
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | 48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | 48MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹59,900 | ||
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Black, White | ||
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | February 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | February 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹59,900 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 453 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 453 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Weight | 198.5 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | No Protection | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | |||
| Weight | 198.5 grams | 167 grams | ||
| Front | No Protection | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield |
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 (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A18 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | HDR | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | HDR | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 12
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 20 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 20 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, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
