Head to head

Vivo iQOO 12 vs vivo iQOO Z11

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Vivo iQOO 12 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera vivo iQOO Z11 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging vivo iQOO Z11 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money vivo iQOO Z11 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Vivo iQOO 12 if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the vivo iQOO Z11 if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 12 vivo iQOO Z11
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 147,999 PKR 129,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan) March 26, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm 163.7 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight 198.5 g Better 213 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) 1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz
Protection Not listed 9H hardness, full-glue tempered glass screen protector
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (China) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (Global)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 750 Mali-G720 (China) / Adreno 810 (Global)
Operating system Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4) Android 16, OriginOS 6
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB/16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) Better 256GB / 512GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) Better 50 MP, wide, OIS 2 MP, depth LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP 16 MP / 32 MP (region dependent) Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 4K, 1080p
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 9020 mAh Better
Wired charging 120W wired (fast charging) Better 90W wired fast charging ( Reverse Charging: Supported)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.x 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Vivo iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO Z11?

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.

What is the price of Vivo iQOO 12 and vivo iQOO Z11 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO Z11?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO Z11?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo iQOO 12 or vivo iQOO Z11?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.