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 — 63/100 vs 51/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12S is faster in AnTuTu (1,381,634 vs 954,090); the Xiaomi 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

Xiaomi 12S

Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 44
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Overall rating 51/100

What makes Xiaomi 12S better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1381634 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3281
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 12 points higher (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (69/100 vs 44/100).

Xiaomi 12S: The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) Xiaomi 12S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 954090 1381634
Geekbench Single 1114 1761
Geekbench Multi 3281 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
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Xiaomi 12S

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 12S

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Xiaomi 12S

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100
954090 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100 +30.9%
1381634 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12S leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (69/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

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 12 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 51/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (71/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) over the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.