iQOO 16 vs Red Magic 12 Pro Plus
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and Red Magic 12 Pro Plus. Comparing iQOO 16 vs Red Magic 12 Pro Plus on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO 16 stands against Red Magic 12 Pro Plus and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is $799 and for Red Magic 12 Pro Plus is $999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 10, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | Red Magic 12 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, AF |
| Display | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1216 x 2688 pixels, 144 Hz |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Price | $799 | $999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 64 / 100 Better Specs | 61 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels Better Resolution | 1216 x 2688 pixels |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP |
| Unique Features | No | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
General
| Model | V2606A | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM/Nano+eSIM/Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 29, 2026 | October 15, 2026 |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.9 x 163.8 x 8.3 mm | 76 x 163 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 229.8 g | 223 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Silver, Chasing the Light | Nightfreeze (Transparent Black), Subzero (Transparent Silver), Skyfrost (Blue Transparent) |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1216 x 2688 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 431 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 91.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) | 1900 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 3300Hz PWM | |
| Features | 2592Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR6 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Under Display |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR |
Technical
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance | |
| Fabrication Node | 2nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Adreno 850 |
| 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 | 8400 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 8400 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
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