Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads — 37/100 vs 33/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 84
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 175g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Xiaomi 12 Lite scores 4 points higher (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12 Lite: The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro Xiaomi 12 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 66W 67W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 950 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm
Weight 175 g 173 g
Price $370
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12 Lite
$370
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.