Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S leads — 63/100 vs 50/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12S is faster in AnTuTu (1,381,634 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Xiaomi 12S
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 12S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1381634 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3012
- Lighter: 179g vs 194g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (44/100 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 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 13 points higher (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| 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 | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (71/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (71/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.