12 vs iQOO 12

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Winner

OnePlus 12

The 12 wins this one, taking display and battery decisively. Against the iQOO 12 it's also the sounder buy at $15.94 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 72 · iQOO 12 66 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

OnePlus 12 $500

Buy with care$15.94/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Vivo iQOO 12 $560

Buy with care$19.42/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 100iQOO 12 90

The 12's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, qhd+ (3168×1440), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance

12 92iQOO 12 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12 79iQOO 12 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

12 88iQOO 12 80

5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 37iQOO 12 34

The 12 is supported until Jan 2029 — 3 months longer than the iQOO 12.

Value

12 72iQOO 12 66

Overall value goes to the 12 at $15.94 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12	iQOO 12
Price (street)	$500	$560
Display	6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,400 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions	164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm	163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight	220 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP64
Supported until	Jan 2029	Nov 2028

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Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.