Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi 12

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 820,210).

The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 56
Value for money —

Xiaomi 12

Performance 68
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 42

What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 50/100

What makes Xiaomi 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3012
  • Lighter: 180g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 820210 1322176
Geekbench Single 1059 1662
Geekbench Multi 3012 4188
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 113
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean Android 12
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 194 g 180 g
Launch price — $750

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera

Xiaomi 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 12

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Xiaomi 12

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

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
50/100
820210 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 +38.0%
1322176 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 38.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 12

$750

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.