Vivo iQOO 12
iQOO
PKR 147,999
89/100 overall
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Vivo iQOO 12 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 147,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo iQOO 12 takes it by 10.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 73,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo iQOO 12 charges 53W faster.
- Vivo iQOO 12 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 768 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, camera and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 147,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB/16GB Better | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) Better | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) Better | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 120W wired (fast charging) Better | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Xiaomi Poco X8?
Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Vivo iQOO 12 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Vivo iQOO 12 is listed at PKR 147,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 73,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Vivo iQOO 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo iQOO 12 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which is better for gaming, Vivo iQOO 12 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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