Between the iQOO 13 and OnePlus 12, the iQOO 13 comes out ahead in antutu and ram, while the OnePlus 12 wins on wireless charging. Overall, the iQOO 13 scores 75.3 and the OnePlus 12 scores 69.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iQOO 13 edges ahead on the Mars Score (75.3 vs 69.6), but the 5.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the iQOO 13 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, ram, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the OnePlus 12 if you care most about wireless charging. Its strongest claims are wireless charging.
Both ship with comparable main camera, screen size, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iQOO 13 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Vivo - iQOO 13 wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 36.89% more. 2820000 vs 2060000.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Wired charging — 20.00% more. 120 W vs 100 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 13.89% more. 6150 mAh vs 5400 mAh.
- ▲Weight — 7.00 g less. 213 vs 220.
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP65).
Why OnePlus 12 wins
- ▲Wireless charging: 50 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 glead | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.13 mmlead | 9.15 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP65 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.82 " | 6.82 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 510 ppi | 510 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nits | 4500 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6150 mAhlead | 5400 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 120 Wlead | 100 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | OnePlus 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iQOO 13 or OnePlus 12?+
iQOO 13 has 13.9% more battery — 6150 mAh vs 5400 mAh.
Which is lighter, iQOO 13 or OnePlus 12?+
iQOO 13 is 7g lighter — 213g vs 220g.
Is iQOO 13 waterproof?+
iQOO 13 has an IP69 rating.
Does OnePlus 12 support 5G?+
Yes, OnePlus 12 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iQOO 13 or OnePlus 12?+
iQOO 13 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iQOO 13 or OnePlus 12?+
OnePlus 12 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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