iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
85
Beebom Score
49
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 120W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Software | Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Alpha, Legend | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 12, 2023 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | December 14, 2023 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹1,05,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 515 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 203.7 grams | 227 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| 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 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 108 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 64 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | Auto-HDR, Laser AF, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 40 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 12
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 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 | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
