Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads — 67/100 vs 53/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 971,424); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) scores 14 points higher (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (74/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads on performance (74/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.