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 — 44/100 vs 26/100 (a 18-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) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 201g).

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 48
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) scores 18 points higher (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (83/100 vs 48/100). 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 Pro (Dimensity): The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 1453683
Geekbench Single 1967
Geekbench Multi 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
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
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (83/100 vs 48/100).

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 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 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 26/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for everyday use.