iQOO 12 vs Motorola Signature
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 165Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 5200mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Software and Build Quality | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Alpha, Legend | Pantone Martini Olive, Pantone Carbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | January 23, 2026 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | January 30, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹59,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1264 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2780 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 446 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 6200 nits |
Body
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Fabric Finish | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H |
Processor
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 829 |
Main Camera
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR10+, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | Motorola Hello UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Gemini, moto AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR Photos, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | HDR | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
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 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | AGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub |
