iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.44 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 40990 | Rs. 57999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2020 . The cost of iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 40990. The launch Date of the second phone is November 07, 2023. The cost of iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 57999.
Display comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.44 inch screen. iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type. iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 453 PPI & iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 409 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s ~ 89.6%.
Memory comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v10 (Q) and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | iQOO 3 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| 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 | February 25, 2020 | November 07, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.88 x 158.5 x 9.16 mm | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 203.7 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Legend, Alpha | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.4% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | |
| Features | HDR10+, P3 Color Gamut, Curved Display, 3000nits Brightness, 2160Hz High frequency PWM dimming | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS 3.1, Monster Touch Buttons | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.79 (Main) 13 MP f/2.46 (Telephoto) 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Bokeh) with autofocus | 50 MP 23mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS f/1.68 (Wide Angle) 64 MP 70mm, 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom f/2.57 (Telephoto) 50 MP 15mm, 119˚, AF f/2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX582 | |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | 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 @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP f/2.45 (Main) | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 +, Kryo 585 | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, AMR, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | 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 | 4440 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 55W Super Flash Charge | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |