PhoneLifespan

iQOO 12 vs X100 Pro

vs

It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The X100 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iQOO 12 66 · X100 Pro 62 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 12 $560
Buy with care$19.42/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028
Vivo X100 Pro $780
Buy with care$26.63/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
iQOO 12 90X100 Pro 90

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iQOO 12 92X100 Pro 93

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
iQOO 12 79X100 Pro 79

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

Battery
iQOO 12 80X100 Pro 88

5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X100 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iQOO 12 34X100 Pro 35

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
iQOO 12 66X100 Pro 62

Overall value goes to the iQOO 12 at $19.42 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciQOO 12X100 Pro
Price (street)$560$780
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, up to 3000 nits peak6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM12GB/16GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,400 mAh
Charging120W wired100W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 4.3x periscope
Dimensions163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm
Weight199 g221 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilNov 2028Nov 2028

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