iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than iQOO 15. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15 has better resolution of 3168 x 1440 than iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2800 x 1260. iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than iQOO 15
| Name | iQOO 15 | iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 50999 | Rs. 44998 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 20, 2025. The Expected cost of iQOO 15 is Rs. 50999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 07, 2023. The cost of iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 44998.
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to iQOO 15's 6.85 inch screen. iQOO 15 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type. iQOO 15 has display density of 508 PPI & iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has only 453 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO 15 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s ~ 89.6%. iQOO 15 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 15's lower 12 GB RAM. iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than iQOO 15 (256 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. iQOO 15 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | iQOO 15 | iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | V2505A | 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 20, 2025 | November 07, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.7 x 8.1 mm | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 203.7 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Blue, Color changing | Legend, Alpha |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | ~ 89.6% |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 2600 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | HDR10+, P3 Color Gamut, 3000nits Brightness, 2160Hz High frequency PWM dimming | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4 |
| 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Telephoto) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 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 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | 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 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 6 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Si/C | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |