vivo iQOO 12 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra
Compare vivo iQOO 12 5G vs vivo X100 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh…
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iQOO 12 5G
$599
5categories won
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X100 Ultra
$1,099
6categories won
11 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X100 Ultra takes the overall win
The vivo X100 Ultra proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO 12 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the X100 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X100 Ultra. Choose the X100 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO 12 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X100 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and smooth everyday multitasking.
X100 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
iQOO 12 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $1099.
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 X100 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 518 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,150,000 | 2,180,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6950 | 6980 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.7xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 30 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203.7 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP69 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, glass back, Schott Alpha glass front | Titanium alloy frame, Armor Glass front, AG matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | X100 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $599Winner | $1,099 |
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 X100 Ultra
The vivo X100 Ultra—dubbed the "Thanos" of camera phones—unleashes the largest telephoto sensor ever fitted to a smartphone: a gargantuan 1/1.4-inch 200MP Samsung HP9 Zeiss APO periscope, paired with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 gimbal sensor and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh