Realme GT 7 Pro vs iQOO 12: Price, Specs, and Features Compared

Realme GT 7 Pro vs iQOO 12: Build and Design

• The Realme GT 7 Pro has a glass sandwich design, adding a premium look. It features flat edges with micro-curves on the back panel for a comfortable in-hand feel. It weighs 222 grams and is available in Mars Orange and Galaxy Grey colour options.
• The iQOO 12 also has a glass back panel. The camera module is squircle-shaped, which gives it a unique look. It also has flat edges but with higher curvature on the back panel compared to the GT 7 Pro. It weighs 203 grams. The white colour variant of the iQOO 12 also has the BMW branding, making it a Special Edition device.

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While design is subject to personal preference, both devices have a premium look and feel with their glass back panels. Realme GT 7 Pro offers bolder colour options, while the iQOO 12 keeps it simple and minimalistic.

Realme GT 7 Pro vs iQOO 12: Display

• The Realme GT 7 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2780×1264 pixels. The screen is slightly curved. It has a refresh rate of 120Hz and supports peak brightness of up to 6500 nits. The panel supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
• The iQOO 12 has a similar 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a curved design. The resolution is 2800×1260. This panel’s refresh rate is 144Hz, and it supports peak brightness of up to 3000 nits. It also supports HDR10+.

The display resolution on both devices is similar. The Realme GT 7 Pro supports higher peak brightness, which can be helpful in direct sunlight. The iQOO 12 has a massive edge with its 144Hz refresh rate, enabling a smoother scrolling experience. Both devices have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Realme GT 7 Pro vs iQOO 12: Processor

• The Realme GT 7 Pro is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It is the first chipset from Qualcomm based on a 3nm architecture and brings in a performance boost of up to 30% in CPU, GPU, and NPU usage. It is indeed the most powerful processor on an Android phone.
• The iQOO 12 features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Although it’s an older generation, it’s an excellent chipset that supports up to 120fps gaming and on-device AI. The processor also makes the iQOO 12 compatible with Gemini AI features.

The Realme GT 7 Pro is undoubtedly the winner, as the Snapdragon 8 Elite is 30% faster than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. However, the iQOO 12 is still a very capable device that can serve you well for the next 2-3 years.

Realme GT 7 Pro vs iQOO 12: Software

• The Realme GT 7 Pro runs on Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15. The device comes loaded with AI features to boost gaming performance. It also uses AI for night photography and portraits. Other features include AI Unblur, AI Zoom, AI Sketch to Image, and more. The phone will receive three major Android updates and four years of security patches.
• The iQOO 12 currently runs on Funtouch OS 15, which is based on Android 15. It supports Gemini AI’s Circle to Search features. The camera app offers other AI functions for Night Mode, Zoom, and Portrait photography. The device is eligible for three Android updates and four years of security patches.

Realme UI and Funtouch OS offer plenty of customisation features. Both devices run on the latest Android 15. However, the iQOO 12 has already used up one year of update, which means the Android 17 version will be the last major update for the device. The Realme GT 7 Pro is eligible for up to Android 18.

Realme GT 7 Pro vs iQOO 12: Cameras

• The Realme GT 7 Pro has triple rear cameras. The primary camera is a 50MP f/1.8 sensor with OIS, paired with a 50MP f/2.7 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The third camera is an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens. It supports video recording up to 8K 24fps. The selfie camera is a 16MP f/2.5 shooter.
• The iQOO 12 also has a triple rear camera setup. The primary camera is a 50MP f/1.7 sensor with OIS. The secondary camera is a 64MP f/2.6 periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The third camera is a 50MP f/2.0 ultrawide lens. This setup supports video recording up to 8K 30fps. The selfie camera is a 16MP f/2.5 sensor.

The Realme GT 7 Pro and the iQOO 12 have identical camera setups for the primary sensor. The iQOO 12 has a higher-resolution ultrawide and telephoto lens, which should help capture more details. However, the exact image quality also depends on post-processing.

We will soon conduct a detailed comparison between the two phones. Going by on-paper specifications, the iQOO 12 has a stronger camera setup than the Realme GT 7 Pro.

Realme GT 7 Pro vs iQOO 12: Battery and Charging

• The Realme GT 7 Pro is powered by a 5800mAh battery. This battery pack is made from a Silicon-Carbon anode which makes it more compact. It supports 120W wired fast charging, and a compatible fast charger is included in the box. The device can charge from 0 to 100% in just 30 minutes.
• The iQOO 12 comes with a 5000mAh battery. It also supports 120W fast charging. A fast charger is included in the box. It takes 30 minutes to fully charge the phone.

The Realme GT 7 Pro has a larger capacity battery, making it the clear winner. Neither device supports wireless charging.

Realme GT 7 Pro vs iQOO 12: Verdict

The Realme GT 7 Pro offers an excellent display, a powerful camera setup, and, most importantly, the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It also has a larger battery than the iQOO 12. The extra year of software support, improved efficiency, and higher performance with the latest chip make it one of the best Android flagships you can buy in India.

The iQOO 12 continues to have an edge over the Realme GT 7 Pro with a higher refresh rate and higher resolution for the ultrawide and periscope lenses. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is still the second fastest Android chipset in the market. So, if you want to save some money, then the iQOO 12 is still completely worth its price tag.

You can also read our full review of the Realme GT 7 Pro and iQOO 12.