The OnePlus 12 has finally landed with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and a commendable array of cameras. Thanks to a device from OnePlus, I was able to use their latest flagship offering for almost a week before launch. We also had the iQOO 12 in the Beebom office, which made me want to compare these two flagships. Not only are both phones powered by 8 Gen 3 chipsets, but they also have quite similar camera setups. So, which one emerges superior in the end? Let's dive right into this detailed OnePlus 12 vs iQOO 12 comparison and find out!

For your reference, we have brought the iQOO 12 Legend and OnePlus 12 Flowy Emerald color options. The iQOO 12 Legend is coated in white with iQOO badging along with BMW M Series branding on the back. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 12 is wrapped in green with some beautiful, darker green ripples on the back. Pure looks alone got the OnePlus 12 my attention.

However, there are two things I really liked about the iQOO 12 in terms of design. First, the unique rounded square (rhombus?) camera module on the back, surrounded by a textured border. Second, when light directly hits the back glass, it creates a pentagram, which is incredibly cool!

Next comes the feel in the hand of both devices. In this regard too, the OnePlus 12 felt much more premium to me. Yes, part of it has to do with the matte finish on the back, protected by a metal frame. But, it also has to do with the curved craftsmanship all around. The phone never digs into your skin, allowing you to use it comfortably for hours.