Vivo S2 vs Xiaomi 12
28.9Performance43.2
65.5Display47.7
34.1Camera47
70.9Battery62.5
57.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Vivo S24 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and camera (+13). Vivo S2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 63
- 173% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 57% higher capacity: 7,050 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
- 52% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 44 W
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+9% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | 3D Curved AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 449 ppi+7% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+173% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 13 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,050 mAh+57% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 67 W+52% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 180 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo S2 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |