Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S leads — 41/100 vs 31/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 203g).
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Xiaomi 12S
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Lighter: 179g vs 203g
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 10 points higher (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (51/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.