Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,349,808 vs 971,424); the Xiaomi 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 204g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1349808 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (64/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 28.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (64/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (71/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on performance (69/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.