Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 51/100 vs 26/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Pro has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 203g).
Vivo iQOO Z7
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 203g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 25 points higher (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 25 points (51/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.