IQOO 12 vs Xiaomi 14

Why Consider Each

An overview of the main advantages of each phone

Reasons to consider the IQOO 12

  • 40% higher HBM Brightness (1400 nits vs ~1000 nits)
  • 33% more RAM Memory (16 + 512 GB vs 12 + 512 GB)
  • 33% higher Charging Watts (120 W vs 90 W)
  • 28% higher Camera (64 + 50 + 50 MP vs 50+50+50 MP)
  • 20% higher Refresh Rate (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
  • 8% larger Battery (5000 mAh vs 4610 mAh)
  • 7% bigger Screen Size (6.78 inch vs 6.36 inch)
  • 5% higher Screen Resolution (1260 x 2800 Pixels vs 1200 × 2670 pixels)
  • Better Screen Type: LTPO AMOLED vs LTPO Oled
  • Better Digital Zoom: 100 x vs Not Confirm
  • Includes Reverse Charging
  • Special Features: –

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi 14

  • 2.0x better Front Camera (32 MP vs 16 MP)
  • 7% higher Zoom (3.2 x vs 3 x)
  • 5% lighter Weight (193 g vs 204 g)
  • Higher Front Recording: 4K @ 60 fps 1080p@ 60 fps vs 1080p @30fps
  • Includes Wireless Charging
  • Includes Reverse Wireless
  • IP Rating: IP 68
Specification
IQOO 12
General Information
Product Name IQOO 12 Xiaomi 14
Brand IQOO Xiaomi
Mobile Image IQOO 12 Xiaomi 14
Price 210000 🚫 PKR 320000 PKR
Price India ₹55000 ₹78000
Price USA $630 $750
Variants Prices

12 + 256 GB
160,000 PKR | ₹42,000 | $480

16 + 512 GB
210,000 PKR | ₹55,000 | $630

16 + 1 TB
230,000 PKR | ₹60,000 | $700

8+ 256 GB
Not Confirm | ₹34,000 | $

12 + 256 GB
155,000 PKR | ₹42,000 | $

Display
Phone Dimensions 163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm 152.8 × 71.5 × 8.2 mm
Screen Size 6.78 inch 6.36 inch
Screen Resolution 1260 x 2800 Pixels 1200 × 2670 pixels
Refresh Rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Screen Type LTPO AMOLED LTPO Oled
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 3000 nits
HBM Brightness 1400 nits ~1000 nits
Performance
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Lithography Process 4 nm 4 nm
Max Clock 3.3 GHz 3.3 GHz
CPU Cores 8 Cores Octa-core
Architecture

1 x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4
3 x 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720
2 x 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720
2 x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520

1× Cortex-X4
3× Cortex-A720
2× Cortex-A720
2× Cortex-A520

GPU Adreno 750 Adreno 750
AnTuTu Benchmark 2.3 M 2.4 M
Bootup Time 21 s 23s
Memory
RAM Memory 16 + 512 GB 12 + 512 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X LPDDR5X
Storage Type UFS 4.0 UFS 4.0
Card Slot No No
Variants

12+ 256 GB
16+ 512 GB
16+ 1 TB

8+ 256 GB
12 + 256 / 512 GB
16 + 512 GB / 1 TB

Rear Camera
Camera 64 + 50 + 50 MP 50+50+50 MP
Image Resolution 8160 × 6144 pixels 8150 x 6150 Pixels
Camera Sensor

64 MP= Omnivision OV64B
50 MP= Samsung S5KJN1
50 MP=Omnivision OV50H

50 MP    = Omnivision OVX9000
50 MP    = Samsung S5KJN5
50 MP    = Samsung S5KJN5

Zoom 3 x 3.2 x
Digital Zoom 100 x Not Confirm
Video Recording

8K @30fps
4K @30/60fps
1080p @30/60/120/240fps

8K@ 24 fps
4K @ 60 fps
1080p@ 960 fps

Flash Dual-LED Flash Dual LED
Front Camera
Front Camera 16 MP 32 MP
Front Sensor

16 MP=Samsung S5K3P9

32 MP = Omnivision OV32B

Front Resolution 4608 x 3456 Pixels 6528 × 4896 Pixels
Front Recording

1080p @30fps

4K @ 60 fps
1080p@ 60 fps

Front Flash No Screen Flash
Battery
Battery 5000 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging Watts 120 W 90 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Wireless Charging - 50 W
Reverse Charging Yes 10 W
Reverse Wireless - 10 W
Battery Life (PC Mark) 13 hour 15 h 45 min
Charging Time 25 minutes ( 0-100% ) 31 min / 35 min / 32 min 52 s depending on recorded test
Software
Model Number V2307A 23127PN0CG
Release Date 14 November, 2023 1 November, 2023
Year 2023 2023
Series Name iQOO Number Series Xiaomi Number
Category Flagship / Gaming Flagship
Android OS Android 16 Android 14
Body
Weight 204 g 193 g
Build Metal frame , Glass Back Aluminum Frame And Back glass
IP Rating IP 68
Special Features

Connectivity
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / E-Sim ( Some Regions )
Network 4G / 4G+ / 5G 4G / 4G+ / 5G
WiFi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes / region dependent
Security & Audio
Speakers Dual Stereo Speaker Dual Stereo Speaker
Fingerprint Hyper Sonic Front Finger Hyper Sonic Front Finger
Other Sensors

Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Compass
Proximity
Ambient Light
Gravity sensor

Proximity sensor
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass,
color spectrum sensor

Highlights
Display Highlights IQOO 12 Xiaomi 14
Processor Highlights IQOO 12 Xiaomi 14
Memory Highlights IQOO 12 Xiaomi 14
Camera Highlights IQOO 12 Xiaomi 14
Battery Highlights IQOO 12 Xiaomi 14
Verdict
Pros

✅ Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
✅ 144Hz AMOLED
✅ 120W Charging
✅ Periscope Zoom
✅ UFS 4.0 Storage
✅ IP64 Rating

Flagship Performance ⚡ — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Leica Cameras 📸 — Triple 50MP system
Ultra-Fast Charging 🔋 — 90W wired
Wireless Charging ⚡ — 50W wireless
Brilliant Display 🌟 — 3000-nit AMOLED
Compact Design 📱 — 6.36-inch body

Cons

❌ No SD Slot
❌ No Audio Jack
❌ No Wireless Charging
❌ Average Ultrawide

Bloatware Apps 📦 — Pre-installed apps
Inconsistent Portraits 📸 — Focus issues
Light Flare ✨ — Camera flare
Delayed Updates 🔄 — Slow rollout
Limited Screen Size 📱 — 6.36-inch display
Shorter Support 🛡️ — Four OS updates

Best For

✅ Mobile Gaming
✅ Zoom Photography
✅ Fast Charging
✅ Power Users
✅ Heavy Multitasking
✅ Content Creation

Compact Flagship 📱
Mobile Photography 📸
Heavy Gaming 🎮
Fast Charging ⚡
One-Handed Use 👋
Premium Android ✨

Not Best For

❌ Budget Buyers
❌ SD Card Users
❌ Wired Earphones
❌ Compact Lovers
❌ Wireless Charging
❌ Casual Users

Bloatware-Free Experience 🧹
Huge Displays 📱
Timely Updates 🔄
Casual Photography 📸
Simple Software ⚙️
Long-Term Support 🛡️

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Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 17T Pro
RedMagic 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

Unboxing
Mobile Disassembly
PUBG Gaming Test
Camera Test

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