vivo X70 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro

vivo X70 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro is too close to call — 7.0 overall against 7.2. The vivo X70 Pro launched in 2021; the Xiaomi 12S Pro in 2022. Xiaomi 12S Pro has the bigger battery — 4,600 mAh against 4,450 mAh.

vivo X70 Pro: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

vivo X70 Pro

vivo X70 Pro

vivo · Phone

7.0/ 10 — Good

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Xiaomi 12S Pro

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Xiaomi · Phone

7.2/ 10 — Good

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Key highlights

Highlightvivo X70 ProXiaomi 12S Pro
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm) - International Exynos 1080 (5 nm) - ChinaQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Display6.56″ · OLED · 120 Hz6.73″ · OLED · 120 Hz
Main camera50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS)50 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.28", 1.22µm)
Battery4,450 mAh · 44W charging4,600 mAh · 120W charging
RAM / Storage12GB / 512GB12GB / 512GB

Which is better?

  • vivo X70 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro is too close to call — 7.0 overall against 7.2.
  • Xiaomi 12S Pro takes 3 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Xiaomi 12S Pro has the bigger battery — 4,600 mAh against 4,450 mAh.
  • Xiaomi 12S Pro charges faster — 120W wired against 44W.
  • vivo X70 Pro is the lighter phone — 186 g against 203 g.

Category scores

Categoryvivo X70 ProXiaomi 12S Pro
Performance7.3Better6.2
Camera7.2Tie7.2Tie
Display7.58.1Better
Battery6.68.1Better
Design & Build7.2Tie7.2Tie
Software5.8Tie6.0Tie
Audio5.46.8Better
Call Quality7.8Tie7.8Tie

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Reasons to consider

vivo X70 Pro

  • More RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB)
  • Lighter body (186 g vs 203 g)

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • Faster charging (120W vs 44W)
  • Bigger battery (4,600 mAh vs 4,450 mAh)
  • Larger display (6.73″ vs 6.56″)

Full specifications side by side

Specificationvivo X70 ProXiaomi 12S Pro
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date17 Sep 20217 Jul 2022
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 (International), OriginOS (China)Android 12, MIUI 13
Chipset (as published)Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm) - International Exynos 1080 (5 nm) - ChinaQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - International Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - ChinaOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUMali-G77 MC9 - International Mali-G78 MP10 - ChinaAdreno 730
Chipset—Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
vivo X70 Pro wins clearly on Performance (7.3 vs 6.2)
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 16 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB
Card slotNoneNone
Display
Display size6.56″6.73″
Resolution1,080 × 2,376 pixels1,440 × 3,200 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)1,300 nits1,500 nits
Display protectionSchott Xensation UpCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Xiaomi 12S Pro wins narrowly on Display (7.5 vs 8.1)
Battery
Battery capacity4,450 mAh4,600 mAh
Wired charging44W120W
Wireless charging—Yes
Xiaomi 12S Pro wins clearly on Battery (6.6 vs 8.1)
Body & build
Dimensions158.3 × 73.2 × 8 mm163.6 × 74.6 × 8.2 mm
Weight186 g203 g
MaterialsGlass, AluminiumGlass, Aluminium, Vegan leather
ColoursCosmic Black, Aurora Dawn, WhiteGray, White, Purple, Green
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD
Audio
3.5mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker—Stereo
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
FingerprintOptical (under-display)Optical (under-display)
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) · 8 MP periscope (f/3.4, OIS) · 12 MP telephoto (f/2) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)50 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.28", 1.22µm) · 50 MP telephoto (f/1.9) · 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front cameras32 MP wide (f/2.5)32 MP wide (f/2.5, 0.7µm)
Video (max)4K@30/60fps8K@24fps (HDR)
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42
Network · Bands 5g1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
Main Camera · FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLeica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Main Camera · Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera · Single32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm
Selfie Camera · FeaturesHDRHDR, panorama
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR10+
Connectivity · InfraredYesYes
Connectivity · RadioNoNo
Misc · ModelsV2134A, V21052206122SC
Misc · PriceAbout 1040 EURAbout 670 EUR

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