Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $810 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $845
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.