Vivo iQOO 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 68/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,349,808 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 1294871
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 2 points higher (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 (International), Origin OS Ocean (China) | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.2×8.8 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 9 Pro by 4.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.