Side-by-side technical data
vivo S12 Pro vs vivo iQOO 9 SE
Comparison between vivo S12 Pro and vivo iQOO 9 SE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S12 Pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 199 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
vivo iQOO 9 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 877,600
- against 733,600
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 733,600 | 877,600 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Yellow | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 159.5 mm | 163.2 mm |
| Weight | 171 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % Best value | 84.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 44 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.62″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000 :1 | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, HDR10+, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Frameless | Panda Glass, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S12 Pro | iQOO 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2163A | — |
