The Vivo V40 Pro is official in India with the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, ZEISS-backed cameras, and more. Vivo claims that the Vivo V40 Pro is the thinnest smartphone in the country to sport a large battery. As it falls in the sub-Rs 60,000 price bracket, it rivals the iQOO 12 5G, launched in December 2023 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in India.
If you want to know how these phones compare with each other and which one’s a rather better choice, continue reading our spec-based comparison of the two.
The Vivo V40 Pro is cheaper than its competitor for the base variant. In contrast, iQOO equips the iQOO 12 5G with a slightly higher RAM configuration for the base variant of the device. Vivo is offering a 10% instant discount on HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank credit and debit card transactions on the Vivo India e-store.
The iQOO 12 5G is available at an instant bank discount of Rs 3,000 on ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank debit and credit card transactions on iQOO India e-Store. Amazon is also offering a similar instant bank discount on multiple cards. Despite this, the V40 Pro offers more value for money.
Vivo V40 Pro vs iQOO 12 5G: Design and Build
The Vivo V40 Pro is available in Ganges Blue and Titanium Grey colour options with a thickness of 7.58 mm and weighs 192 grams. Vivo debuts the smartphone with an Ultra Luxe Camera Art with a glass sandwich design and gets IP68 dust and water resistance.
The iQOO 12 5G comes in Alpha, Legend, and Desert Red colour options with a thickness of 8.35 mm and weighs 203.7 and 198.5 (Desert Red) grams. iQOO equips the smartphone with a Porthole design with glass and vegan leather on the rear.
The Vivo V40 Pro is lighter and thinner than the iQOO 12 5G, which has a larger battery. Vivo also equips the smartphone with an IP68 rating, which can be submerged under 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes. It has undergone over 70 rigorous tests.
In comparison, the iQOO 12 5G has an advantage with support for NFC.
Vivo V40 Pro vs iQOO 12 5G: Display
The Vivo V40 Pro sports a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo equips the display with a peak brightness of 4500 nits, a 100% DCI P3 colour gamut, HDR10+ certification, SGS low flicker, low blue light, and low motion blur certification.
The iQOO 12 5G flaunts a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 8T LTPO 144Hz refresh rate. iQOO also equips the smartphone with a self-developed Q1 display processor. The display has 3000 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI P3 wide colour gamut, Wet Touch, SGS Low Blue Light, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and Schott Xensation screen protection.
The iQOO 12 5G has an advantage over the Vivo V40 Pro as it has a higher 144Hz refresh rate, an 8T LTPO tech, and a Q1 display processor. iQOO equips the smartphone with Schott Xensation screen protection for enhancing durability. However, if you prefer a curved display, the V40 Pro can be your pick.
Vivo and iQOO also debut the device with a dual stereo speaker setup for a better audio experience.
Vivo V40 Pro vs iQOO 12 5G: Performance
The Vivo V40 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC fabricated on a 4nm process paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The chipset has one Cortex-X3 core, three Cortex A715 cores, four Cortex A510, and a Mali G715 Immortalis MP1 GPU. Vivo also equips the device with an Ultra Large VC Smart Cooling System, virtual RAM expansion, and a 50-month smooth experience.
The iQOO 12 5G features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and iQOO Q1 Supercomputing chipsets paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The chipset has one Cortex X4, five Cortex A720 cores, two Cortex A520 cores, and an Adreno 750 GPU. iQOO equips the device with Game Frame Interpolation, Game Super Resolution, a 6K VC Four Zone Cooling System, a 6K Vapor Chamber, and Super Touch Control.
iQOO 12 5G
2,073,660
vivo V40 Pro
1,461,727
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
iQOO 12 5G
2,223
vivo V40 Pro
1,039
Geekbench single-core benchmark score analysis
iQOO 12 5G
6,799
vivo V40 Pro
3,460
Geekbench multi-core benchmark score analysis
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powering the iQOO 12 5G has an advantage over the Vivo V40 Pro in CPU and GPU performances. The faster performance is evident from the higher scores obtained by the iQOO 12 5G in the AnTuTu V10 and Geekbench benchmarking platforms. iQOO also equips the smartphone with several features to enhance the device’s gaming performance.
Vivo V40 Pro vs iQOO 12 5G: Software
The Vivo V40 Pro runs FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14 and will be eligible for three OS updates and years of security patch updates. The features debuted by Vivo include a screen on or off animation, Dynamic Light, and more.
The iQOO 12 5G also runs FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box and gets support for three major Android updates and four years of security patch updates.
The Vivo V40 Pro and iQOO 12 5G have a similar UI experience and Android update policy. The features available on the Vivo V40 Pro are also available in the iQOO 12 5G, which includes AI SuperLink and more. So, it’s a tie here.
Vivo V40 Pro vs iQOO 12 5G: Cameras
The Vivo V40 Pro features a triple camera setup on the rear with a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera with f/1.88 aperture, OIS, and autofocus. The primary camera is paired with a 50MP AF ultrawide snapper with f/2.0 aperture and a 50MP Sony IMX 816 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and f/1.85 aperture. Vivo also equips the device with a 50MP selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture, autofocus, and Smart Aura Light on the rear.
The iQOO 12 5G sports a triple camera setup with a 50MP OmniVision OV50H primary camera with f/1.68 aperture and OIS. The primary camera is paired with a 50MP ultrawide camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 64MP OV64B telephoto camera with f/2.57 aperture and 3x optical zoom. For selfies, iQOO equips the smartphone with a 16MP snapper with f/2.45 aperture.
The Vivo V40 Pro has an advantage over the iQOO 12 5G with the ZEISS optics, which come with better tuning for the front and rear cameras. Vivo also equips the smartphone with a higher-resolution camera for selfies.
Vivo V40 Pro vs iQOO 12 5G: Battery and Charging
The Vivo V40 Pro is backed by a large 5,500mAh BlueVolt battery with second-gen silicon carbon anodes and support for 80W FlashCharge wired fast charging tech.
The iQOO 12 5G comes with a 5,000mAh pro-performance Graphite battery with support for 120W FlashCharge wired fast charging tech. The device is claimed to charge from 0 to 100% in 30 minutes and can maintain battery health for up to four years.
The iQOO 12 5G has an advantage as it supports faster 120W wired fast charging tech. In contrast, the Vivo V40 Pro has a slightly bigger battery, offering better battery backup.
Vivo V40 Pro vs iQOO 12 5G: Verdict
The Vivo V40 Pro can be a choice for you if your focus is on the cameras. Vivo also equips the smartphone with a 3D curved display and a large battery despite offering a slim design. The IP68 rating on the Vivo V40 Pro also gives it an absolute advantage over its competitor.
In contrast, the iQOO 12 5G has a faster SoC, RAM, and storage, providing a better gaming experience. The iQOO 12 5G supports an 8T LTPO tech, which makes the display experience more efficient.
