Vivo X90 Pro vs Xiaomi 12

The Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X90 Pro has the bigger battery (4870 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 3 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,781,240 vs 1,322,176); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X90 Pro has the stronger camera (136 vs 113); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 214g).

The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X90 Pro

Performance 73
Display 84
Camera 70
Battery 77
Portability 36
Value for money —

Xiaomi 12

Performance 68
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 42

What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1781240 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1745 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4351 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 4870 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)

What makes Xiaomi 12 better?

  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 180g vs 214g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (69/100 vs 36/100).

Vivo X90 Pro: The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X90 Pro Xiaomi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1781240 1322176
Geekbench Single 1745 1662
Geekbench Multi 4351 4188
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4870 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 136 113
Main camera 3 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 214 g 180 g
Launch price — $750

Camera comparison

Vivo X90 Pro

  • Main: 3MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera

Xiaomi 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X90 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi 12

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X90 Pro

  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Xiaomi 12

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X90 Pro and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X90 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9200
72/100
1781240 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -34.7%
1322176 AnTuTu

Vivo X90 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X90 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 12

$750

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (70/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (77/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (69/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo X90 Pro and the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X90 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X90 Pro over the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.