Oppo K12 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Oppo K12 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo K12 Plus leads — 57/100 vs 53/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo K12 Plus has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 5000); the Oppo K12 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,925 vs 971,424); the Oppo K12 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo K12 Plus
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Oppo K12 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027925 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3111 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1131
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo K12 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Oppo K12 Plus scores 4 points higher (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 Plus leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo K12 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo K12 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo K12 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo K12 Plus | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo K12 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo K12 Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo K12 Plus
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo K12 Plus and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo K12 Plus leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo K12 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo K12 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo K12 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (65/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo K12 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Oppo K12 Plus edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo K12 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Oppo K12 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Oppo K12 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo K12 Plus (65/100 vs 48/100).