vivo iQOO 12 5G vs vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+
Compare vivo iQOO 12 5G vs vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+ side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 6400mAh…
vivo
iQOO 12 5G
$599
4categories won
vivo
iQOO Z9 Turbo+
$329
6categories won
11 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+ takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+ proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO 12 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the iQOO 12 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Z9 Turbo+. Choose the iQOO Z9 Turbo+ if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO 12 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Z9 Turbo+ takes battery honors offering 6,400 mAh alongside 80W charging.
iQOO Z9 Turbo+ provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ and 16GB RAM.
iQOO 12 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
iQOO Z9 Turbo+ wins on budget and value at $329 compared to $599.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iQOO 12 5G vs iQOO Z9 Turbo+: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Z9 Turbo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Z9 Turbo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,150,000 | 2,380,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6950 | 7450Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Z9 Turbo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Z9 Turbo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Z9 Turbo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203.7 g | 196 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.98 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, glass back, Schott Alpha glass front | Satin AG composite glass back, metallic polymer frame, tempered glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Z9 Turbo+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Z9 Turbo+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599 | $329Winner |
vivo iQOO 12 5G
A disruptive performance powerhouse, the iQOO 12 paired the premier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon with a dedicated Q1 esports computing chip, a blazing 144Hz 3000-nit LTPO display, 120W FlashCharge, and a stunning 64MP periscope telephoto camera.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo+
The iQOO Z9 Turbo+ is an engineering marvel, squeezing MediaTek's apex 4nm Dimensity 9300+ processor and an immense 6,400mAh BlueVolt battery into an ultra-slim 7.98mm chassis weighing only 196g. Featuring a 144Hz C8 OLED screen, Q1 gaming chip, and 80W charging.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,400mAh