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iPhone 15 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

86
/ 100
From $799
VS
iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black · Titanium
iQOO

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black · Titanium

86
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 128GB lands at 86 and iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPhone 15 128GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium if…

  • ✓Flagship chipset
  • ✓Distinctive regional design
  • ✓Competitive value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium

Screen-on time and charging

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium leads on battery (82 vs 80).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium leads on display (86 vs 83).

Value for money

iPhone 15 128GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 15 128GB more score per dollar ($799 vs $899).

iPhone 15 128GB 86
vs
86 iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 128GB
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86
iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 86
battery 82
display 86
design 84

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 128GB versus iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 128GB iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium
Chipset
A16
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Storage
128GB
128GB
OS
iOS 17
—
Release year
2023
2024
Color
—
Black

iPhone 15 128GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium

Pros
  • +Flagship chipset
  • +Distinctive regional design
  • +Competitive value
Cons
  • −Limited US carrier support
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

FAQ: iPhone 15 128GB vs iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium

Which is better, iPhone 15 128GB or iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 15 128GB worth the price? +

At $799, iPhone 15 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Is iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium worth the price? +

At $899, iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 15 128GB or iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 128GB or iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium? +

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium — leads on battery (82 vs 80). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, iPhone 15 128GB or iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium? +

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Titanium — leads on display (86 vs 83). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.