Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO 12 vs vivo iQOO 13
Comparison between vivo iQOO 12 and vivo iQOO 13: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo iQOO 13, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 7.5 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO 12, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Weight
- 203.7 g
- against 213 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator
- Wi-Fi Features
- Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
vivo iQOO 13, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,150 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,791,585
- against 2,343,104
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 510 ppi
- against 453 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,343,104 | 2,791,585 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and two 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.32 GHz and 6 cores at 3.53 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,368 |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, White | Black, Silver, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.2 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 203.7 g Best value | 213 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64, IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,150 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W | 120 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.82″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px | 3,168 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 453 ppi | 510 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, 2,592Hz PWM, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, Schott Xensation Alpha |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Barometer, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi, DLNA | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO 12 | iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2307A | V2408A, I2401 |
