Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads — 67/100 vs 50/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 750,481); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 201g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads on performance (74/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.