Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 12: Price, Specs, and Features Compared

The iQOO 12 has a lower starting price, which makes it more accessible for consumers. However, during the first sale on June 24, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra can be grabbed at Rs 49,999, including the introductory offer and the bank discount. Whereas, the iQOO 12 base variant costs Rs 49,999 with bank offers.

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Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 12: Design

• The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra features an IP68 water and dust-resistant rating and weighs 197 grams. It has three colour options: Forest Grey, Peach Fuzz, and Nordic Wood. The Nordic Wood variant of the device uses real wood for the rear panel.
• The iQOO 12 has a Porthole Design with flat edges. It weighs 203.7 grams and retails in three colours: Desert Red, Legend (white), and Alpha (Black).

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a curved display that seamlessly integrates with the metal frame. It also has an IP64 rating. The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra seems more appealing in terms of design. Those who want a unique-looking device might find the Nordic Wood colour variant interesting.

That said, the iQOO 12 has an attractive design and those wanting a leather finish can opt for the Desert Red colour.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 12: Display

• The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra flaunts a 6.7-inch LTPS pOLED screen with 10-bit colour depth, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 2500nits peak brightness. It is a 3D curved panel, which is PANTONE validated and protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
• The iQOO 12 boasts a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 3000nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and wet touch technology.

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus-protected curved display but has an LTPS display. The iQOO 12, on the other hand, has a flat LTPO display with a higher 3000 nits of peak brightness. However, it misses out on display protection. If an LTPO panel with a slightly higher peak brightness is what you are looking for, the iQOO 12 can be your option.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 12: Performance

• The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, paired with an Adreno 735 GPU. It features 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.
• The iQOO 12 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with an integrated Adreno 750 GPU and iQOO SuperComputing Q1 Chip. It is also equipped with a VC four-zone cooling system, which prevents it from overheating using an optimised temperature control algorithm. The handset features up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is a trimmed-down version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It borrows some features from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 but comes with a weaker GPU. This gives the iQOO 12 an edge over to Motorola Edge 50 Ultra. Take a look at benchmark score comparisons.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 12: Software

• The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra boots Android 14-based HelloUI. The handset comes with Moto AI and includes features like ThinkShield, Smart Connect, Moto Secure, Magic Canvas, and more. It is eligible for four years of software support, which includes three Android OS upgrades.
• The iQOO 12 comes pre-loaded with FunTouchOS 14 based on Android 14 and will receive three Android version updates.

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and iQOO 12 will receive Android updates up to Android 17. However, the AI features give the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra an edge over the competing device.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 12: Cameras

• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra offers a triple-rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor size, an f/1.6 aperture, and OIS. It has a 64MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The Edge series smartphone packs a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with macro vision and an f/2.0 aperture. It relies on a 50MP camera for video calls and selfies.
• The iQOO 12 features the V3-imaging chip and offers a 50MP primary camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor size, an f/1.68 aperture, and OIS. It features a 64MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and an f/2.57 aperture. There is also a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.0 aperture. For selfies and video calls, it has a 16MP front camera.

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and iQOO 12 have similar camera hardware. However, the Edge 50 Ultra has a higher resolution front camera and supports several AI imaging features such as AI Action Shot, AI Adaptive Stabilization, AI Intelligent Auto Focus Tracking, and more. These features give the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra an advantage over the iQOO 12.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 12: Battery and Charging

• The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a 4,500mAh battery. It supports 125W TurboPower fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
• The iQOO 12 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and 120W FlashCharge fast charging support.

The iQOO 12 has a ~10% bigger battery when compared with Motorola’s offering. However, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra brings the convenience of wireless and reverse wireless charging to the table.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs iQOO 12: Verdict

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a more refined design and a distinct appearance, bringing a curved display and a higher-resolution selfie camera. It offers several nifty software features and comes with AI features, thanks to Moto AI. The smartphone also offers wireless and reverse wireless charging, something which is often overlooked in flagship killer segment devices.

The iQOO 12, on the other hand, comes with Qualcomm’s top-tier processor and has a larger battery. It comes with a VC cooling system, which helps it deliver consistent gaming performance. So, if you are more into gaming, the iQOO 12 is a great choice while the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra can be good option for overall performance.