vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
Compare vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 5100mAh vs 5500mAh battery, $699 vs…
vivo
iQOO 12 Pro
$699
7categories won
vivo
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
$299
5categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO 12 Pro takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO 12 Pro claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO 12 Pro. Choose the iQOO 12 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO 12 Pro wins on endurance with 5,100 mAh and 120W fast charging.
iQOO 12 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G takes photography with 50MP optics.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G wins on budget and value at $299 compared to $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iQOO 12 Pro vs iQOO Z9s Pro 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.77" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200Winner | 1080 x 2392 |
| Pixel density | 518 ppiWinner | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,180,000Winner | 820,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 7120Winner | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 185 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.49 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Build | — | Vegan leather and AG glass options, curved metallic frame, Schott Xensation front |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 2 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | iQOO Z9s Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $299Winner |
vivo iQOO 12 Pro
iQOO 12 Pro represents absolute apex performance engineering with Samsung's bleeding-edge 2K E7 144Hz AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon, 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, and 64MP periscope telephoto.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Battery
- 5,100mAh
- Software
- 14
vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
The iQOO Z9s Pro 5G blends premium curved screen luxury with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 power. Featuring a luminous 4,500 nits curved AMOLED panel, 5,500mAh battery with 80W FlashCharge, Sony 50MP OIS camera, and a stunning Flamboyant Orange vegan leather back.
- Display
- 6.77"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh