Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 171g vs 173g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE: The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W 67W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 20 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 173 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).

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 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.

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

The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.