Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $810 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $810
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 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 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Xiaomi 17 was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.