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iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight

Name: iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight
Brand: iQOO
SKU: iqoo-12-pro-128gb-black-midnight

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black · Midnight

/ 100

From $899

Apple

iPhone 15 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

/ 100

From $799

Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

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

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

✓Flagship chipset
✓Distinctive regional design
✓Competitive value

Pick iPhone 15 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 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight

Screen-on time and charging

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight 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) · Midnight

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight 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).

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight 86

86 iPhone 15 128GB

Score breakdown

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight

cpu 86

gpu 84

camera 86

battery 82

display 86

design 84

iPhone 15 128GB

cpu 86

gpu 84

camera 85

battery 80

display 83

design 86

Specs side-by-side

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

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight

Pros

+Flagship chipset
+Distinctive regional design
+Competitive value

Cons

−Limited US carrier support
−Software skin learning curve
−Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

iPhone 15 128GB

Pros

+iOS ecosystem
+Long update support
+Polished hardware

Cons

−Premium pricing
−Limited customization
−Lightning/USB-C split across generations

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

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

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

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

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

Is iPhone 15 128GB worth the price? +

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

Does iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight or iPhone 15 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 Pro 128GB (Black) · Midnight or iPhone 15 128GB? +

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

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

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