Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Xiaomi 12T

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12T leads — 44/100 vs 30/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 12T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Xiaomi 12T is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12T
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 61
Design 47
Value for money 84
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 202g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Xiaomi 12T scores 14 points higher (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 55/100).

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12T: The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) Xiaomi 12T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra
AnTuTu 1109632
Geekbench Single 978
Geekbench Multi 3950
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 900 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g 202 g
Price $380
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 12T
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12T
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi 12T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12T
$380
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (65/100 vs 47/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12T?

The Xiaomi 12T 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 12T?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12T?

The Xiaomi 12T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Xiaomi 12T?

The Xiaomi 12T leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) over the Xiaomi 12T?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.