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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Xiaomi 12
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).
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
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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 unknownDetailed 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.