Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2800 x 1260. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) | iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 46999 | Rs. 57999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 46999. 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 screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.83 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Poco's phone has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.3% than iQOO's phone ~ 89.6%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 512 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) | iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 2602BPC18G | 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 |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | November 07, 2023 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 203.7 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Legend, Alpha |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free | 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 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 512 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 | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | 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 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 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 | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst | 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 @ 30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.73 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 | |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |