iQOO iQOO 12 vs vivo X100
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| iQOOiQOO 12 | vivoX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2023 | November 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1260 | 2800 × 1260 |
| Sharpness | 453 pixels per inch | 453 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (better) | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Display type | Flat LTPO AMOLED; 144 Hz available in supported gaming scenarios | VM7 8T LTPO AMOLED, up to 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | – | 452 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 3,000 nits local peak and 1,400 nits HBM; Gadgets 360 reverses these labels, so maker values control | 3,000 nits local peak |
| Display features | 2,160 Hz PWM in low-brightness scenarios, wet-touch recognition and game frame interpolation through the Q1 chip | 100% DCI-P3, 105% NTSC and 2,160 Hz PWM dimming |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| Memory | 12 GB – 16 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 4 nm N4P process and 1 + 5 + 2 core arrangement | Eight cores, 1 × 3.25 GHz + 3 × 2.85 GHz + 4 × 2.0 GHz; 4 nm process |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Arm Immortalis-G720 |
| AI engine | – | MediaTek APU 790 |
| Storage type | India 12 GB/256 GB or 16 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5X RAM at 8,533 Mbps and UFS 4.0; Chinese 1 TB configuration not included | Global 12 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB, LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0; virtual RAM up to 12 GB or 16 GB is separate; no storage expansion; Chinese launch configurations differ |
| Cooling | 6K vapour chamber cooling system | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3× | 3× |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.3-inch sensor, f/1.68 and optical stabilisation | 50 MP IMX920 with VCS bionic spectrum, physical 1/1.49-inch sensor and 1/1.56-inch imaging area, f/1.57, 23 mm equivalent, OIS and CIPA 4.5 stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP, f/2.0; 119° photo field of view, 109° after distortion correction | 50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor and f/2.0 |
| Telephoto camera | 64 MP periscope, f/2.57, 70 mm equivalent, optical stabilisation and telephoto macro | 64 MP, 1/2-inch sensor, f/2.57, OIS and periscope structure; telephoto macro and Sunshot modes |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Zoom | 3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom | 3× optical telephoto confirmed by 91mobiles and MySmartPrice; up to 100× digital zoom, maker overview |
| Video recording | – | 4K Super Night Video; cinematic portrait video with post-capture editing |
| Camera features | Q1 chip, Night, Portrait, Supermoon, Astro, Panorama, Time-lapse and Dual View modes | Physical vivo V2 imaging chip, ZEISS T* coating, multifocal portraits, handheld astro and telephoto macro modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 120 W | Up to 120 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Dual-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 Wh | Dual-cell series design, 2,500 mAh at 7.82 V equivalent to 5,000 mAh at 3.91 V typical, 19.55 Wh; rated 2,440 mAh at 7.82 V equivalent to 4,880 mAh at 3.91 V, 19.09 Wh |
| Wired charging | 120 W FlashCharge | 120 W FlashCharge, adapter 20 V/6 A; maker laboratory claim 50% in 11 minutes in fast-charging mode |
| Wireless charging | No wireless charging, confirmed by Gadgets 360 and Android Central | Not supported, confirmed by 91mobiles and MySmartPrice |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 203.7 g (better) | 206 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm (better) | 8.49 mm |
| Height × width | 163.22 × 75.88 mm | 164.05 × 75.19 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Materials | Alpha 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 unchanged | Glass rear and mirror-finished stainless steel camera ring |
| Colours | Alpha, Legend and Desert Red on India sheet | Asteroid Black and Startrail Blue on global sheet |
| Water resistance detail | – | IP68; maker test in fresh water at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish with use |
| Biometrics | Optical in-display fingerprint sensor | In-display optical fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, colour temperature, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope | Accelerometer, ambient light, compass, proximity, colour temperature, gyroscope, laser focus, infrared blaster and flicker sensors; linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers, confirmed by 91mobiles |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | India Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14; Chinese software differs | Global Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14; Chinese launch model uses OriginOS 4 |
| Software updates | Three Android upgrades and four years of security updates, maker India moderator's launch promise | – |
| In the box | 120 W charger included, confirmed by Gadgets 360 and Android Central | Phone, quick start guide, USB cable, charger, SIM eject tool, case, applied protective film and warranty card |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | GSM 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/38/40/41/77/78 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28, TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42; 5G n1/3/5/7/8/28/38/40/41/77/78 |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | Two nano-SIMs, dual SIM dual standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 and 7, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Wi-Fi Display, 2 × 2 MIMO and MU-MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| USB | USB Type-C; USB 2.0 identified by Gadgets 360 | USB 2.0 and OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GPS, cellular and Wi-Fi positioning |
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