Oppo K12 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo K12 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,027,925); the Oppo K12 Plus is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo K12 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo K12 Plus better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo K12 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo K12 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo K12 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo K12 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo K12 Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo K12 Plus
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo K12 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo K12 Plus by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo K12 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus (90/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo K12 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo K12 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo K12 Plus by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo K12 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo K12 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo K12 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo K12 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Oppo K12 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.