iQOO 12 vs iQOO 16: Which One Should You Buy?
iQOO 16 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iQOO 12
iQOO 16
iQOO 16 wins 5 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsiQOO 169297
- Camerafrom specsiQOO 168293
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiQOO 166088
- Batteryfrom specsiQOO 1677100
- Displayfrom specsiQOO 1210089
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityiQOO 1634100
- ValueNot enough data
- iQOO 16 has the bigger battery8,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- iQOO 12 charges faster120W vs 100W
- iQOO 16 has a smoother screen165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- iQOO 16 has the bigger screen6.85" vs 6.78"
- iQOO 12 is lighter203 g vs 222.5 g
- iQOO 16 has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 16 MP
- iQOO 16 has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- iQOO 16 has the faster chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- iQOO 16 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP54
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iQOO 16 wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The iQOO 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and smoother screen (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). The iQOO 12 is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (120W vs 100W).
Faster wired charging: 120W vs 100W · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 8,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Smoother display: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: iQOO 12 or iQOO 16?
The iQOO 16 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and smoother screen (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). The iQOO 12 is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (120W vs 100W). BeastScore: iQOO 12 89.2/100, iQOO 16 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iQOO 12 and iQOO 16?
iQOO 12 has a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. iQOO 16 has a 6.85-inch display and 8400 mAh battery.
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