Vivo iQOO 9T vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9T
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
Value for money
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 73
Display 90
Camera 70
Battery 64
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 206g vs 225g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1425446
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9T vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (53/100 vs 32/100).

Vivo iQOO 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 9T Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446 1627862
Geekbench Single 1761 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 120W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Funtouch 12 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 206 g 225 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 9T and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
71/100 +12.4%
1627862 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (70/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (53/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 9T has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9T over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.