Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs iQOO 12
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 120W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lavender | Alpha, Legend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | December 12, 2023 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | December 14, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹52,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 452 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Weight | 196 grams | 203.7 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iQOO Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 120 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 12
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
