Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 12
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $840 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 12
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $840
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 12 by 315.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Xiaomi 12 was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (90/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.