Vivo iQOO 10 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO 10 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 10
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 10 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1420808
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 10 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 10 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 10 (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (51/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 10 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.1×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 10
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 10 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 10 by 12.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 10 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 10 (70/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (51/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 10 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 10 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 10 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 10 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 10 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 10 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 10 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.