iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 – the battle of the affordable flagships

• The iQOO 12 smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset has been launched in India.
• The iQOO 12 competes with the OnePlus 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphones.
• In this post we compare the iQOO 12 with the two smartphones to help you decide which smartphone to buy.

The iQOO 12 is the latest flagship smartphone to launch in India and is the last major smartphone launch of 2023. The device is placed in the affordable flagship segment and takes on the likes of the OnePlus 11 and the Galaxy S23 smartphones in the country.

The iQOO 12 has become the first smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset to launch in India. The device

While OnePlus 11 and the Galaxy S23 are due for an update in the first two months of 2024, a lot of people may be in the market for a smartphone now and may not be able to wait. To help you decide which smartphone to buy, we have compared the key specifications of the devices.

iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 11 vs Galaxy S23 price

Starting with the iQOO 12, the smartphone has been priced very competitively, ₹52,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant and ₹57,999 for the 16GB RAM + 512GB internal storage variant.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 11 is priced at ₹56,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant and ₹61,999 for the 16GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant.

The Galaxy S23 is the costliest among the three – priced at ₹74,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant and ₹79,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant.

iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 11 vs Galaxy S23 specifications

Particulars	iQOO 12	OnePlus 11	Galaxy S23
Display size	6.78-inch	6.7-inch	6.1-inch
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Resolution	2800 x 1260 pixels	3216 x 1440 pixels	2340 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate	144Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Protection	NA	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Variants	12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB	8GB + 128GB, 16GB + 256GB	8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB
Rear camera	50MP + 50MP + 64MP	50MP + 48MP + 32MP	50MP + 12MP + 10MP
Selfie camera	16MP	16MP	12MP
Battery	5,000mAh	5,000mAh	3,900mAh
Charging	120W	100W	25W
Fingerprint sensor	In-display	In-display	In-display
Weight	204 grams	205 grams	168 grams
5G	Yes, SA/NSA	Yes, SA/NSA	Yes, SA/NSA

iQOO 12 pros and cons

Pros

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• Rear camera performance

Cons

• Average selfie camera
• Bloatware

OnePlus 11 pros and cons

Pros

• Display
• Battery life

Cons

• Boring design
  

Samsung Galaxy S23 pros and cons

Pros

• Camera performance
• Performance and UI

Cons

• Battery life and charging speed
• Display resolution

Which smartphone is the right pick for you

Gamers

If you are a gamer and love to play games on your smartphones, the iQOO 12 is the best option for you, followed by the OnePlus 11. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and the 144Hz refresh rate puts the iQOO 12 on the top, with the OnePlus 11 coming second. Despite the Galaxy S23 featuring a slightly faster chipset than the OnePlus 11, it comes last as it comes with a lower resolution display.

Photography enthusiasts

If you are someone who likes to capture a lot of images, the iQOO 12 is again the best option for you, followed by the Galaxy S23. The iQOO 12’s 50MP + 50MP + 64MP triple camera setup is able to capture excellent images, without much effort. The Galaxy S23 however is able to capture better low-light images.

Software

All three phones come with a highly customised version of Android. However, I would prefer Samsung’s OneUI over iQOO 12’s Funtouch OS and OnePlus 11’s OxygenOS. OneUI feels more refined and has lesser bloatware that you need to deal with.

Professionals

If you are a professional looking for a no-hassle device that helps you get through your day, the Galaxy S23 is the best option, followed by the OnePlus 11. As mentioned earlier, the Galaxy S23 offers the best UI and comes with the company’s reliability.

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