Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $810 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $999
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 32.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $189. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.