iQOO 12 vs Google Pixel 9
90
Beebom Score
72
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 4700mAh, 27W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 4700mAh, 27W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 48 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 | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 48 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 | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
| Features | HDR | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 12
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 27 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 27 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 12
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 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, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | |||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, 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, NavIC, 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, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
