Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iQOO 12

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Display	6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz
Camera	200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front)	50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 45W	5000mAh, 120W
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Display	6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz
Camera	200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front)	50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 45W	5000mAh, 120W
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB

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General

Colors	Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold	Alpha, Legend
Launch	January 22, 2025	December 12, 2023
Availability	February 07, 2025	December 14, 2023
Launch Price	₹1,29,999	₹52,999
Colors	Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold	Alpha, Legend
Launch	January 22, 2025	December 12, 2023
Availability	February 07, 2025	December 14, 2023
Launch Price	₹1,29,999	₹52,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	144 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR10+
Size	6.9 inches	6.78 inches
Resolution Width	1440 pixels	1260 pixels
Resolution Height	3120 pixels	2800 pixels
Resolution Ratio	19.5:9	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	498 ppi	452 ppi
Display Resolution	QHD+	1.5K
Peak Brightness	2600 nits	3000 nits
Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	144 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR10+
Size	6.9 inches	6.78 inches
Resolution Width	1440 pixels	1260 pixels
Resolution Height	3120 pixels	2800 pixels
Resolution Ratio	19.5:9	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	498 ppi	452 ppi
Display Resolution	QHD+	1.5K
Peak Brightness	2600 nits	3000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Weight	218 grams	203.7 grams
Front	Corning Gorilla Armour	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Back	Glass	Glass
Side	Titanium Frame	Aluminium Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0
Port	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Weight	218 grams	203.7 grams
Front	Corning Gorilla Armour	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Back	Glass	Glass
Side	Titanium Frame	Aluminium Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0
Port	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 830	Adreno 750
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 830	Adreno 750

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Camera Resolution	200 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	10 MP	64 MP
Camera 2 Type	Telephoto	Telephoto
Camera 3 Resolution	50 MP	50 MP
Camera 3 Type	Periscope	Ultra-wide
Features	Adaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAF	Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode
Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization
Video	10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording	gyro-EIS
Camera Resolution	200 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	10 MP	64 MP
Camera 2 Type	Telephoto	Telephoto
Camera 3 Resolution	50 MP	50 MP
Camera 3 Type	Periscope	Ultra-wide
Features	Adaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAF	Auto Focus, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF, Scene Mode
Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization
Video	10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording	gyro-EIS

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	iQOO Funtouch
OS Updates(Years)	7 year(s)	4 year(s)
AI Features	Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	iQOO Funtouch
OS Updates(Years)	7 year(s)	4 year(s)
AI Features	Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Front Camera Resolution	12 MP	16 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide
Features	Auto Focus, Auto HDR, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front Camera Resolution	12 MP	16 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide
Features	Auto Focus, Auto HDR, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging	true
Charging Speed	45 W	120 W
Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging	true
Charging Speed	45 W	120 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage	256 GB	256 GB
Storage type	UFS 4.0	UFS 4.0
RAM	12 GB	12 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Storage	256 GB	256 GB
Storage type	UFS 4.0	UFS 4.0
RAM	12 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, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS
Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Tie

WLAN	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth	5.4	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	-	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth	5.4	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, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Ultrasonic (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iQOO 12

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