vivo iQOO 12 5G vs vivo X Fold 4
Compare vivo iQOO 12 5G vs vivo X Fold 4 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
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iQOO 12 5G
$599
5categories won
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X Fold 4
$1,699
12categories won
5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X Fold 4 takes the overall win
The vivo X Fold 4 proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO 12 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the X Fold 4. Choose the X Fold 4 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO 12 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X Fold 4 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X Fold 4 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
iQOO 12 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1699.
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 X Fold 4: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 8.03" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 2200 x 2480Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 413 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,150,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6950 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203.7 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 4.6 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, glass back, Schott Alpha glass front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $1,699 |
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 X Fold 4
vivo sets another milestone with the X Fold 4: a 6,000 mAh battery squeezed into a 4.6mm thin unfolded frame (9.1mm folded), dual 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors, and 100W FlashCharge with 50W wireless.
- Display
- 8.03"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh