iQOO
iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White)
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB · White
86
/ 100
From $979
VS
Nothing
Nothing Phone (3)
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
86
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) lands at 86 and Nothing Phone (3) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) if…
- ✓Flagship chipset
- ✓Distinctive regional design
- ✓Competitive value
Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…
- ✓Distinctive transparent design
- ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- ✓Improved cameras
iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) 86
vs 86 Nothing Phone (3)
Score breakdown
iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White)
86 cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 86
battery 82
display 86
design 84
Nothing Phone (3)
86 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 88
display 92
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256/512 GB |
| Color | White | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz |
| RAM | — | 12/16 GB |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | — | 100W + 50W wireless |
iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White)
Pros
- +Flagship chipset
- +Distinctive regional design
- +Competitive value
Cons
- −Limited US carrier support
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
Nothing Phone (3)
Pros
- +Distinctive transparent design
- +Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- +Improved cameras
Cons
- −Snapdragon 8s trails 8 Elite
- −Still carrier-light in US
- −Glyph is a toy to some
FAQ: iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) vs Nothing Phone (3)
Which is better, iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) or Nothing Phone (3)? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) worth the price? +
At $979, iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Is Nothing Phone (3) worth the price? +
At $799, Nothing Phone (3) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Does iQOO 12 Pro 256GB (White) or Nothing Phone (3) 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.