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iQOO 12 vs OnePlus Nord 6 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Iqoo · 2023

iQOO 12

89/ 100

Launch MSRP$700 USD

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord 6 5G

89/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS OnePlus Nord 6 5G BETTER THAN iQOO 12?

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iQOO 12

OnePlus Nord 6 5GWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	iQOO 12	OnePlus Nord	LEADER
Refresh Rate	144Hz	120Hz	144Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	7,500 mAh	+7,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W	Standard	120W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.78"	6.78"	6.78"
Chassis Weight	203g	N/A	203g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iQOO 12:

✓796g lighter chassis (203g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9299 lower launch MSRP ($700 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord 6 5G:

✓Larger 7,500 mAh battery capacity (+2,500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.78" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iQOO 12	OnePlus Nord 6 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 iQOO 12 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.78"	6.78"
Resolution & Density	3200x1440 (517 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	144 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,000 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 OnePlus Nord 6 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	512 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iQOO 12 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.68, OIS, Sony IMX9X9	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.57, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.45	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iQOO 12 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm	N/A
Weight	203 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP54	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 OnePlus Nord 6 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	7,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.4	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$700	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Nord 6 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Nord 6 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy iQOO 12:

Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to buy OnePlus Nord 6 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.3 vs top rival 89.2 · Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+2,500 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iQOO 12 vs OnePlus Nord 6 5G

Which phone is better: iQOO 12 or OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

OnePlus Nord 6 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.3/100 compared to iQOO 12 (89.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.3 vs top rival 89.2 and Larger battery capacity: 7,500 mAh (+2,500 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between iQOO 12 and OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

iQOO 12 is equipped with a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while OnePlus Nord 6 5G features a 6.78-inch display and 7500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iQOO 12 and OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, iQOO 12 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Nord 6 5G scores 80/100.

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iQOO 12 vs OnePlus Nord 6 5G

iQOO 12

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WHY IS OnePlus Nord 6 5G BETTER THAN iQOO 12?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

OnePlus Nord 6 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions: iQOO 12 vs OnePlus Nord 6 5G

Which phone is better: iQOO 12 or OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

What are the primary battery and display differences between iQOO 12 and OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

How do the camera capabilities compare between iQOO 12 and OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

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