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

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black

86
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone 15 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

86
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) 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) 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)

Screen-on time and charging

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) 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)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

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

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) versus iPhone 15 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) 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)

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) vs iPhone 15 128GB

Which is better, iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) 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) worth the price? +

At $899, iQOO 12 Pro 128GB (Black) 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) 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) or iPhone 15 128GB? +

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

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

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