iQOO 12 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Iqoo · 2023

iQOO 12

89/ 100

Launch MSRP$700 USD

Apple

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

89/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS iQOO 12 BETTER THAN Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

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iQOO 12Winner 🏆

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	iQOO 12	Apple iPhone	LEADER
Refresh Rate	144Hz	120Hz	144Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,056 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W	Standard	120W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.78"	6.3"	6.78"
Chassis Weight	203g	N/A	203g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iQOO 12:

✓796g lighter chassis (203g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9299 lower launch MSRP ($700 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+944 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 18 Pro:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iQOO 12	Apple iPhone 18 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.78"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	3200x1440 (517 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	144 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,000 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iQOO 12 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A20 Pro
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	iOS 18
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	2048 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iQOO 12 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.68, OIS, Sony IMX9X9	50 MP, 50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Ultra-wide + Telephoto
Telephoto Zoom	64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.57, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.45	32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iQOO 12 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm	N/A
Weight	203 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP54	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,056 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.4	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$700	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

iQOO 12 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iQOO 12 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose iQOO 12:

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.2 vs top rival 89.0 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+944 mAh more)

When to choose Apple iPhone 18 Pro:

Balanced specifications with Apple hardware design · Runs iOS 18 with optimized security support

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iQOO 12 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Which is better: iQOO 12 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

iQOO 12 leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.2/100 compared to Apple iPhone 18 Pro (89.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.2 vs top rival 89.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+944 mAh more).