iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
95
Beebom Score
79
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.78", 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹81,999 | ||
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹81,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | 1.5K LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| 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 | 453 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | 1.5K LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| 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 | 453 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 198.5 or 203.7 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | No Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Weight | 198.5 or 203.7 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | No Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch 14 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch 14 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 4 |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, PDAF, Scene Mode, Dual LED Flash | LED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, PDAF, Scene Mode, Dual LED Flash | LED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 12
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
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 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Chat Assist |
