iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
85
Beebom Score
58
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 108MP+12MP+5MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Battery |
|---|
General
| Colors | Alpha, Legend | Awesome Mint, Awesome Gray, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | March 29, 2022 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | April 08, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO 12
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 181 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 778G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 642L |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 108 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 | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 12
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, 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 | ||
| 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) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
