iQOO 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
iQOO 12 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, iQOO 12 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 52999 | Rs. 42999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November 07, 2023. The cost of iQOO 12 5G is Rs. 52999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to iQOO 12 5G's 6.78 inch screen. iQOO 12 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.1%. iQOO 12 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
iQOO 12 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
iQOO 12 5G has 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera. iQOO 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | iQOO 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12 | Galaxy S23 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 07, 2023 | February 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 203.7 g | 168 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Legend, Alpha | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 422 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 88.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | HDR10+, P3 Color Gamut, Curved Display, 3000nits Brightness, 2160Hz High frequency PWM dimming | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NSA: n1/n3/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.57 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚, AF | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro,Pro Video, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure,Astro,Tilt Shift,Fish eye | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | One UI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Graphite | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |