Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 31/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 18 points higher (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (24/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (70/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (57/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.