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 — 41/100 vs 33/100 (a 8-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 8 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 12S
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 179g

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 8 points higher (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12S: The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro Xiaomi 12S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1381634
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 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
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
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12S
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12S
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Xiaomi 12S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (21/100 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 8 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 33/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 41/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.