Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads — 37/100 vs 30/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Xiaomi 12 Lite scores 7 points higher (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | $370 |
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (83/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.