Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 12

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 26/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 180g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 19 points higher (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Xiaomi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1322176
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1100 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 173 g 180 g
Price $750
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" 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
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

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

The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

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

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