Both the iQOO Neo 9 Pro and OnePlus 12R bring formidable specs to the table, presenting users with great choices based on their preferences and priorities.
But, which one comes out on top? Let's find out!
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro and OnePlus 12R are neck and neck in the display department. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro boasts a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a stunning 2,800 x 1,260 pixels resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 144Hz.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 12R offers a similar 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 2,780 x 1,264 pixels.
While the iQOO Neo 9 Pro takes the lead with a higher resolution and refresh rate, the OnePlus 12R impresses with exceptional brightness and colour vibrancy, making the competition stiff in the display arena.
In terms of performance and storage, both smartphones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, whereas the OnePlus 12R offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Here, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro takes the edge with faster storage technology, while the OnePlus 12R provides a higher RAM capacity.
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro features a 50MP Sony IMX920 primary camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, along with a 16MP front camera.
Comparatively, the OnePlus 12R comes equipped with a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera, accompanied by a 16MP selfie camera.
Although the OnePlus 12R features an additional macro lens, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro's primary lens stands out, promising better camera performance on paper.
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro is fueled by a 5,160mAh battery with 120W charging support, while the OnePlus 12R packs a larger 5,500mAh battery with 100W charging support.
Predictably, the OnePlus 12R offers a higher capacity battery, while the iQOO Neo 9 Pro excels with faster charging speeds.
When it comes to pricing, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro wins on the affordability front, offering the base model (8GB+128GB) at ₹35,999, while the OnePlus 12R starts at ₹37,999 for the same configuration.
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