PhoneLifespan

iQOO 11 vs iQOO 12

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iQOO 12 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iQOO 11 65 · 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.

Vivo iQOO 11 $470
Buy with care$24.91/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Vivo iQOO 12 $560
Buy with care$19.52/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
iQOO 11 90iQOO 12 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iQOO 11 85iQOO 12 92

The iQOO 12's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iQOO 11 79iQOO 12 79

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

Battery
iQOO 11 80iQOO 12 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
iQOO 11 22iQOO 12 34

The iQOO 12 is supported until Nov 2028 — 10 months longer than the iQOO 11.

Value
iQOO 11 65iQOO 12 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciQOO 11iQOO 12
Price (street)$470$560
Display6.78-inch LTPO4 AMOLED, QHD+, 144Hz, up to 1800 nits peak6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging120W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions164.9 × 77.1 × 8.4 mm163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight205 g199 g
Water resistanceNot ratedIP64
Supported untilJan 2028Nov 2028

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