Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 12S vs vivo iQOO 8 Pro
Comparison between Xiaomi 12S and vivo iQOO 8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 12S, if you care about…
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 205 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9.2 mm
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 480 Hz
- against 300 Hz
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
vivo iQOO 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,500 nits
- against 1,100 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 518 ppi
- against 419 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 67 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.19 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,412,647 | 945,088 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-X2, 3× Cortex-A710, and 4× Cortex-A510. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 3.0 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Purple, Green, Black | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 69.9 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 152.7 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 182 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % | 89.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather | Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W | 10 W |
Display
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.28″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 419 ppi | 518 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 5, Dual-Edge Display, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, MirrorLink | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | 12S | iQOO 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2206123SC | V2141A, I2017 |
