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iQOO iQOO 12 vs iQOO iQOO 15

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Overview
ReleasedNovember 2023October 2025
Display
Screen size6.78″6.85″
Resolution2800 × 12603168 × 1440
Sharpness453 pixels per inch508 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits6,000 nits
Display typeFlat LTPO AMOLED; 144 Hz available in supported gaming scenariosSamsung M14 LEAD OLED, flat screen; LTPO confirmed by Gadgets 360 and 91mobiles
Pixel density–508 ppi
Brightness detail3,000 nits local peak and 1,400 nits HBM; Gadgets 360 reverses these labels, so maker values control6,000 nits local peak, 2,600 nits global and 1,000 nits manual full-screen brightness
Display features2,160 Hz PWM in low-brightness scenarios, wet-touch recognition and game frame interpolation through the Q1 chipPolariser-free display, 118% P3 coverage, 1.07 billion colours and anti-reflective protective film; 3,200 Hz instantaneous gaming touch sampling and 360 Hz stable multi-finger response
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 4 nm N4P process and 1 + 5 + 2 core arrangementSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3 nm process
AI engine–Physical Supercomputing Chip Q3 for game ray tracing, super resolution and frame interpolation; supported titles vary
GPUQualcomm Adreno 750–
Storage typeIndia 12 GB/256 GB or 16 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5X RAM at 8,533 Mbps and UFS 4.0; Chinese 1 TB configuration not includedIndia 12 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB; UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X Ultra up to 9,600 Mbps specifically confirmed for 16 GB/512 GB by maker footnote
Cooling6K vapour chamber cooling system8,000 mm² single-layer vapour chamber, dual-layer graphite and thermal gel
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera64 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera16 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP, 1/1.3-inch sensor, f/1.68 and optical stabilisation50 MP Sony IMX921, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS with CIPA 4.5 stabilisation
Ultra wide camera50 MP, f/2.0; 119° photo field of view, 109° after distortion correction50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor and f/2.05
Telephoto camera64 MP periscope, f/2.57, 70 mm equivalent, optical stabilisation and telephoto macro50 MP Sony IMX882, 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/2.65, periscope and CIPA 4.0 stabilisation
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4532 MP, f/2.2 and 90° field of view
Zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom3× optical and up to 100× digital
Camera featuresQ1 chip, Night, Portrait, Supermoon, Astro, Panorama, Time-lapse and Dual View modes2K Live Photos, multifocal portraits and street photography mode
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 40 W
Battery life detailDual-cell 2,500 mAh at 7.82 V, equivalent to 5,000 mAh at 3.91 V, 19.55 Wh typical; rated 2,440 mAh, equivalent to 4,880 mAh, 19.09 WhIndia single-cell silicon-anode battery with second-generation semi-solid technology; 7,000 mAh typical at 3.75 V, 26.25 Wh; 6,830 mAh rated, 25.62 Wh
Wired charging120 W FlashCharge100 W FlashCharge with official adapter and cable; PD/PPS and bypass charging
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by Gadgets 360 and Android Central40 W Wireless FlashCharge with compatible official equipment; dock sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight203.7 g216.2 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.14 mm
Height × width163.22 × 75.88 mm163.35 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP69
MaterialsAlpha fluorite AG glass and Legend enamel glass, 203.7 g and 8.10 mm thick; Desert Red leather, 198.5 g and 8.35 mm thick; height and width unchangedMetal frame; Alpha fibre-glass rear at 216.2 g and 8.14 mm; Legend glass at 220 g and 8.17 mm; Apex glass at 221 g and 8.28 mm; maker height/width shared
ColoursAlpha, Legend and Desert Red on India sheetAlpha, Legend and Apex on current India sheet
Water resistance detail–Maker confirms IP68 and IP69; IP68 laboratory test at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish with wear
BiometricsOptical in-display fingerprint sensorIn-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, colour temperature, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscopeAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope; triple ambient light sensors and dual-axis vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakersSymmetrical stereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchIndia Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14; Chinese software differsIndia Android 16 with OriginOS 6; maker community confirms India first sale 1 December 2025; original China sale in October 2025 reported by Xinhua
AI features–AI photo editing, captions, document and note writing tools; regional service requirements apply
Software updatesThree Android upgrades and four years of security updates, maker India moderator's launch promise–
In the box120 W charger included, confirmed by Gadgets 360 and Android CentralPhone, eject tool, warranty card, quick start guide, case, charger and USB cable
Connectivity
Mobile networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28A/28B, TDD B38/40/41; 5G SA n1/3/5/7/8/28A/28B/38/40/41/77/78, NSA n1/3/7/8/28A/28B/38/40/41/77/78India GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28A/28B/66/71, TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/18/20/26/28A/28B/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIMTwo nano-SIMs, dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7, 6 and 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
NFCSupportedSupported
USBUSB Type-C; USB 2.0 identified by Gadgets 360USB-C and OTG; transfer version not specified on India sheet
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSS

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