Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $810 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,433,337).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 12 Pro

Performance 83
Display 99
Camera 79
Battery 82
Portability 50
Value for money 78

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $825

  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2433337
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5100 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Vivo iQOO 12 Pro: The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 12 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2433337 3569354
Geekbench Single 2203 3310
Geekbench Multi 6511 10070
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 2656x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 192 g
Launch price $810 $825

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 12 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 12 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 12 Pro

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
82/100
2433337 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +31.8%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 12 Pro

$810

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Launch price difference: $15. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $15 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.