Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S leads — 63/100 vs 53/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12S is faster in AnTuTu (1,381,634 vs 971,424); the Xiaomi 12S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1381634 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 10 points higher (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- 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 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 29.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.