Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S leads — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12S is faster in AnTuTu (1,381,634 vs 971,424); the Xiaomi 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 179g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1381634 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 9 points higher (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.