iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
65.2Performance65.6
73.5Display67.5
63.1Camera69.5
74.8Battery73.6
70.7Features70.7
9 spec wins — iQOO 129 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO 12 scores 68.9 against 68.9 for Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO 12 edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO 12
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 68
- 33% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 90 W
- 28% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 23% higher Active use endurance: 13.5 h vs 11 h
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 63
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 15% higher Pixel density: 522 ppi vs 452 ppi
- 12% higher AnTuTu 11 (CPU): 653,422 vs 582,757
Display
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 452 ppi | 522 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 %+4% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,207,900Top 42% | 2,317,053+5%Top 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 582,757Top 50% | 653,422+12%Top 38% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 784,251Top 37% | 802,082+2%Top 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 337,580Top 38% | 345,742+2%Top 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 503,312Top 43% | 515,807+2%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+2%Top 23% | 2,240Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,953Top 24% | 7,000+1%Top 23% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 W+33% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | 13.5 h+23% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+7% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+12% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |