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iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 256GB · Black
iQOO

iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 256GB · Black

82
/ 100
From $979
VS
iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) wins by 4
iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB · Black
iQOO

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB · Black

86
/ 100
From $979
Specdex verdict

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) lands at 82 and iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) at 86. That puts iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) if…

  • ✓Flagship chipset
  • ✓Distinctive regional design
  • ✓Competitive value

Pick iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) 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

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) leads on camera (86 vs 82).

Battery life

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)

Screen-on time and charging

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) leads on battery (82 vs 78).

Performance

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) leads on cpu (86 vs 82).

Display

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) leads on display (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) 82
vs
86 iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)

Score breakdown

iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black)
82
cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80
iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 86
battery 82
display 86
design 84

Specs side-by-side

iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) versus iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Storage
256GB
256GB
Color
Black
Black
Release year
2023
2024

iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black)

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

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)

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

FAQ: iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) vs iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)

Which is better, iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) or iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)? +

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $979, iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.

Is iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $979, iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Does iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) or iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) 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 photography, iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) or iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)? +

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) — leads on camera (86 vs 82). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iQOO 11 Pro 256GB (Black) or iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black)? +

iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (Black) — leads on battery (82 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.