Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs iQOO 12 5G
Here you can compare Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and iQOO 12 5G. Comparing Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs iQOO 12 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) stands against iQOO 12 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹95,999 and for iQOO 12 5G is ₹48,899. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 28, 2026.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 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 |
| Display | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Price | ₹95,999 | ₹48,899 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 75 / 100 | 76 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 6.1 in | 6.78 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1260 x 2800 pixels Better Resolution |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB More RAM |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 168 g Lighter | 203.7 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm Slimmer | 8.1 mm |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | Water Resistant Wireless Charging Reverse Charging No | No No No IR Blaster |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S23 | 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 01, 2023 | November 07, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 203.7 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Legend, Alpha |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.1% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Features | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness | HDR10+, P3 Color Gamut, 3000nits Brightness, 2160Hz High frequency PWM dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes |
Memory
| RAM | 8 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/NSA/Sub6 | 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, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Performance
| Camera Score | 133 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 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 | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 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 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video | 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 |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W |
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