{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-12-vs-vivo-iqoo-z11/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T05:34:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo iQOO 12 vs vivo iQOO Z11",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO 12 and the vivo iQOO Z11 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Vivo iQOO 12 leads on performance. The vivo iQOO Z11 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 129,999 against PKR 147,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo iQOO 12",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-12",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_23_06-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 147999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:28:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 89.8,
                "overall": 93.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired (fast charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO Z11",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-z11",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-z11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-10_17_21-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-18T05:30:57+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 81.6,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 26, 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "213 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz",
                    "Protection": "9H hardness, full-glue tempered glass screen protector"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (China) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Global)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 (China) / Adreno 810 (Global)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide, OIS 2 MP, depth LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP / 32 MP (region dependent)",
                    "Video recording": "4K, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 9020 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired fast charging ( Reverse Charging: Supported)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 95.1,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 81.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 90,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 94
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88.3,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 89.8,
                    "vivo-iqoo-z11": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-z11"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo iQOO Z11 costs PKR 18,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO Z11 packs a 4,020 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 charges 30W faster.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO Z11?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 and vivo iQOO Z11 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo iQOO 12 and vivo iQOO Z11 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is listed at PKR 147,999 and vivo iQOO Z11 at PKR 129,999. That makes vivo iQOO Z11 cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO Z11?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo iQOO 12 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo iQOO Z11, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO Z11?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO Z11 leads on battery. Vivo iQOO 12 carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo iQOO Z11 a 9020 mAh cell, with 120W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO Z11?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) while vivo iQOO Z11 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (China) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Global)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}