iQOO 12 vs vivo V70 Elite
₹7,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The iQOO 12 starts ₹7,000 lower: ₹59,999 against ₹66,999 for the V70 Elite.
- The V70 Elite has the bigger battery: 6,500 mAh against 5,000 mAh. The iQOO 12 charges faster, though: 120W against 90W.
- The screens are a split decision: the iQOO 12 is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the V70 Elite is brighter (5,000 nits against 3,000).
- The V70 Elite is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the iQOO 12.
- The V70 Elite is the lighter phone: 187 g against 203 g.
- The V70 Elite is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 and IP69 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the iQOO 12 for the lower price, faster charging and the smoother screen. Get the V70 Elite for the bigger battery, the brighter screen and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹64,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹66,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹71,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 12 vs V70 Elite, answered
In India, the iQOO 12 starts at ₹59,999 and the vivo V70 Elite starts at ₹66,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 12 or the V70 Elite?
The iQOO 12, by ₹7,000. Starting prices: ₹59,999 for the iQOO 12, ₹66,999 for the V70 Elite. The iQOO 12 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹64,999. The V70 Elite comes in 2 versions, up to ₹71,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 12 or the V70 Elite?
The V70 Elite, with 6,500 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO 12 is quicker: 120W to 90W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
It is a split: the iQOO 12's screen is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz), the V70 Elite's is brighter (5,000 to 3,000 nits). The iQOO 12 has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED at 144Hz, the V70 Elite a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.68, OIS) on the iQOO 12 and 50MP main (f/1.88, OIS) on the V70 Elite. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The iQOO 12 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the V70 Elite the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
Which gets more software updates?
The V70 Elite. It is promised 4 OS updates; the iQOO 12, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The V70 Elite, rated IP68 and IP69 to the iQOO 12's IP64. Only the V70 Elite is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The V70 Elite, at 187 g to 203 g.
