iQOO 12 5G vs Honor Magic 9
Here you can compare iQOO 12 5G and Honor Magic 9. Comparing iQOO 12 5G vs Honor Magic 9 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO 12 5G stands against Honor Magic 9 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 12 5G is ₹49,999 and for Honor Magic 9 is ₹59,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jun 05, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | Honor Magic 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1256 x 2760 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.57 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚, AF | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 200 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Graphite | 8000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v17 |
| Price | ₹49,999 | ₹59,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 76 / 100 | 85 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels Better Resolution | 1256 x 2760 pixels |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 100 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 203.7 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No No No | Water Resistant Wireless Charging Reverse Charging |
General
| Model | 12 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 07, 2023 | October 15, 2026 (Expected) |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203.7 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Legend, Alpha | Black, White, Gold, Mint |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1256 x 2760 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 443 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 90.6% |
| Glass Type | Giant Rhino Glass | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Features | HDR10+, P3 Color Gamut, 3000nits Brightness, 2160Hz High frequency PWM dimming | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NSA: n1/n3/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.57 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚, AF | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 200 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro,Pro Video, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure,Astro,Tilt Shift,Fish eye | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 100 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | MagicOS 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Graphite | 8000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 80W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W |
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