Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads — 37/100 vs 26/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 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 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
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 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Xiaomi 12 Lite scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). 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 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 44W 67W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 950 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm
Weight 173 g 173 g
Price $370
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12 Lite
$370
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.

value for money

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

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

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 37/100.

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

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