Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 26/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 23 points (49/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Performance 24
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 43
Design 18
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 23 points higher (49/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (83/100 vs 18/100). 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 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1627862
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 44W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm
Weight 173 g 225 g
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO2 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 12S Ultra
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (24/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (70/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (83/100 vs 18/100).

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 12S Ultra?

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 23 points (49/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.

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

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).

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

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