Oppo K12 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Oppo K12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo K12 leads — 57/100 vs 51/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Oppo K12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,925 vs 954,090); the Oppo K12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Oppo K12 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo K12
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Oppo K12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027925 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1131 vs 1114
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 186g vs 203g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo K12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Oppo K12 scores 6 points higher (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo K12 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo K12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo K12 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo K12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo K12 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027925 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo K12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo K12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo K12
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo K12 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo K12 leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo K12 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo K12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo K12 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo K12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo K12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo K12 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Oppo K12 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo K12 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Oppo K12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Should you choose the Oppo K12 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Oppo K12 (63/100 vs 44/100).