iQOO 12 vs OnePlus Nord CE5
95
Beebom Score
92
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 7100mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 7100mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software |
General
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | July 08, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | July 12, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | ||
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | July 08, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | July 12, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.9:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1430 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.9:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1430 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO 12
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali G615-MC6 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali G615-MC6 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 8 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 | Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 8 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 | Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Features | HDR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 80 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 12
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE | |||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor |
