Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S leads — 41/100 vs 26/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO Z7
Xiaomi 12S
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 179g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 76/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 15 points higher (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| 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 | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
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?
The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.