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iQOO 12 128GB (Black) — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black
iQOO

iQOO 12 128GB (Black)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB — A15 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 14 Plus 128GB

A15 · iOS · 128GB

84
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iQOO 12 128GB (Black) lands at 84 and iPhone 14 Plus 128GB at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iQOO 12 128GB (Black) if…

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

Pick iPhone 14 Plus 128GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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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 128GB (Black)

Screen-on time and charging

iQOO 12 128GB (Black) leads on battery (80 vs 78).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

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

Display

iQOO 12 128GB (Black)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iQOO 12 128GB (Black) leads on display (84 vs 81).

Value for money

iQOO 12 128GB (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iQOO 12 128GB (Black) more score per dollar ($699 vs $899).

iQOO 12 128GB (Black) 84
vs
84 iPhone 14 Plus 128GB

Score breakdown

iQOO 12 128GB (Black)
84
cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 84
battery 80
display 84
design 82
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
84
cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84

Specs side-by-side

iQOO 12 128GB (Black) versus iPhone 14 Plus 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec iQOO 12 128GB (Black) iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
A15
Storage
128GB
128GB
Color
Black
—
Release year
2023
2022
OS
—
iOS 16

iQOO 12 128GB (Black)

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

iPhone 14 Plus 128GB

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

FAQ: iQOO 12 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 14 Plus 128GB

Which is better, iQOO 12 128GB (Black) or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +

Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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

At $699, iQOO 12 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 14 Plus 128GB worth the price? +

At $899, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.

Does iQOO 12 128GB (Black) or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB 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, iQOO 12 128GB (Black) or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +

iQOO 12 128GB (Black) — leads on battery (80 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, iQOO 12 128GB (Black) or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +

iQOO 12 128GB (Black) — leads on display (84 vs 81). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.