vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9x 5G
Compare vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs vivo iQOO Z9x 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 5100mAh vs 6000mAh battery, $699 vs…
vivo
iQOO 12 Pro
$699
9categories won
vivo
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G
$699
3categories 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 Z9x 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, 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 vivo iQOO Z9x 5G if its specific hardware strengths 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.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 vivo iQOO Z9x 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200Winner | 1080 x 2408 |
| Pixel density | 518 ppiWinner | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu score | 2,180,000Winner | 560,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 7120Winner | 2780 |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 199 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | 14, Funtouch 14 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO 12 Pro | vivo iQOO Z9x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
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 Z9x 5G
vivo iQOO Z9x 5G delivers extreme battery endurance with its high-density 6000mAh pack, efficient 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, and vibrant 120Hz 1000-nit display under an IP64-rated chassis.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
- Software
- 14, Funtouch 14