iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
87
Beebom Score
65
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.73", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.73", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software |
General
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Black, Light Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | April 17, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | April 23, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹27,999 | ||
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Black, Light Green | ||
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | April 17, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | April 23, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹27,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.73 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 453 ppi | 382 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.73 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 453 ppi | 382 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO 12
| Weight | 198.5 grams | 180 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 198.5 grams | 180 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 530 GPU | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Xclipse 530 GPU | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 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 | 2 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 | ||
| 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 | 2 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 |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60/240fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60/240fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 12
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 45 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) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
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) | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| 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) | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features |
