{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-n6x-vs-vivo-iqoo-12/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:31:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus N6x vs Vivo iQOO 12",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus N6x still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus N6x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 147,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus N6x",
            "slug": "oneplus-n6x",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-n6x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-10_50_38-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T05:53:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 46.5,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.5 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust and water resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to approximately 900 nits",
                    "Protection": "Panda MN228 glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 + 6 × Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OxygenOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Storage: Up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, autofocus, LED flash Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-View Video, AI photography features",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired 5W wired reverse charging OnePlus claims up to 2.5 days of use"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo iQOO 12",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-12",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_23_06-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 147999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:28:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 56.4,
                "overall": 90.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired (fast charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-12",
        "margin": 24.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 46.5,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 95.1
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 74,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 90
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 73.8,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 87,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 25,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 56.4
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-n6x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus N6x costs PKR 93,000 less.",
        "OnePlus N6x packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 charges 105W faster.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus N6x or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. OnePlus N6x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus N6x and Vivo iQOO 12 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus N6x is listed at PKR 54,999 and Vivo iQOO 12 at PKR 147,999. That makes OnePlus N6x cheaper by PKR 93,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus N6x or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus N6x uses a 13 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Vivo iQOO 12, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus N6x or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 leads on battery. OnePlus N6x carries a 7000 mAh cell and Vivo iQOO 12 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus N6x or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus N6x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex while Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}