An inventory of the advantages of iQOO 9 over Xiaomi 12: Which Snapdragon 8 flagship is more worth buying during the New Year’s Festival?

When you go home for the Chinese New Year, you will inevitably get together with your friends to play games. Who wants to let their mobile phone hinder their skills? Why not pick a handy gaming tool for yourself before going home for the Chinese New Year? It's your turn to be your friend's thigh~

In addition to the exaggerated gaming phones, high-performance flagship models are undoubtedly the most suitable choice to match playing games. So far, the first batch of models equipped with Snapdragon 8 chips have been released and sold one after another. Among them, iQOO 9 and Xiaomi 12 have highlights in hardware. Whether it is the former's dual-core high performance and full-feel control experience, or the latter's small-screen flagship's easy-to-operate feel, they are all reasons to attract everyone to buy. During the New Year's Goods Festival, which of these two mobile phones is more worthy of choice? Today, through a series of comparisons, we will analyze for friends with different needs.

Core performance is similar, iQOO experience is more immersive

In terms of basic performance, both models are equipped with the hardware combination of Snapdragon 8+LPDDR5+UFS 3.1, and this set of hardware is at least the ceiling configuration of flagship mobile phones in the first half of this year. However, judging from the test results on the Internet, the AnTuTu test of iQOO 9 can easily break one million, and Xiaomi 12 is mostly within 950,000, and the actual performance is certain.

Left: iQOO 9; Right: Xiaomi 12

Combined with the evaluation of the B station UP host Digital Jun playing with digital, under the same configuration, iQOO 9 has certain advantages in performance release, heat generation, power consumption and other aspects, and is called by the UP host as the well-deserved "dragon tamer".

In addition, the hardware of iQOO 9 not only serves the frame rate, but also provides a more complete experience. The first is the independent display chip Pro. In addition to supporting the unlocking of a higher frame rate limit, this chip can also reduce power consumption and heat generation, allowing the phone to achieve longer stable performance in more than ten games. The second is the full-sensing control system, which includes a screen that supports pressure-sensing technology, closed dual speakers, and symmetrical dual X-axis linear motors, which enhance the gaming experience from multiple aspects such as control, hearing, and vibration, and can even be comparable to professional gaming phones.

Taken from iQOO official website

On the other hand, even without talking about quality, there is no doubt that the iQOO 9's straight screen is more suitable for playing games than the Xiaomi 12's curved screen.

Best Android straight screen & high-quality curved screen

The Pro-level models of the iQOO 9 series and Xiaomi 12 series are almost the same in terms of screens, but there are big differences between the standard models.

iQOO 9 uses a Samsung E5 luminous material straight screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and local peak brightness can reach 1500nit. Compared with the E4 screen, this screen can save 25% of power, which is the best Android straight screen. For friends with sensitive eyes, even though iQOO 9 uses an OLED screen, a B station UP host found that after applying the new DC dimming solution, iQOO 9 has lower flicker than other non-LTPO models, and at the same time, it does not sacrifice the display effect, which is rare. It can even be said that iQOO 9 is the most eye-friendly Snapdragon 8 flagship model.

Xiaomi Mi 12 takes the small-screen route, with a screen size of only 6.28 inches. Coupled with the appearance of the curved screen, the advantage is that it is easier to operate with one hand, which is more friendly to friends with small hands. In terms of display quality, this screen comes from Huaxing Optoelectronics and also supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also a good quality screen for daily use, but its performance in terms of flicker is inferior to iQOO 9.

Taken from Xiaomi official website

Brand-new design, 100W fast charging, highlights inside and outside

In terms of other parameters, the two models can be said to have their own characteristics. In terms of battery life, the iQOO 9 is equipped with a 4700mAh battery and is equipped with 120W wired charging, which can be charged to 100% in about 19 minutes. The Xiaomi 12 is equipped with a 4500mAh battery and 67W wired + 50W wireless + 10W reverse charging. In comparison, although the phone lags behind the iQOO 9 in battery capacity and charging speed, it has richer charging technology and a wider range of application scenarios.

iQOO 9

In terms of photography, both models use a rear triple-camera module. The iQOO 9 has a 50-megapixel GN5 main camera + a 13-megapixel 120° ultra-wide-angle + a 12-megapixel portrait lens, and the Xiaomi 12 has a 50-megapixel IMX766 main camera + a 13-megapixel 123° ultra-wide-angle + a 5-megapixel telephoto lens. The main camera and ultra-wide-angle quality of the two models are relatively close. The telephoto lens of the iQOO 9 has more pixels, and there is no obvious difference in the rest.

Xiaomi Mi 12

In terms of design, both models have undergone significant adjustments compared to the previous generations. The change of iQOO 9 lies in the increase in the area of ​​the lens module. In addition to the redesign of the module, the body size of Xiaomi 12 has also been further reduced, making it more suitable for one-handed holding. It is a relatively rare small-screen flagship.

iQOO 9

During the New Year Goods Festival, iQOO 9 supports 24 interest-free installments, and you will get iQOO headphones and a half-year extended warranty when you purchase the phone. You will get 50 yuan of Jingdou when you post your order, and you will have a chance to win vivo WATCH 2. The starting price is 3,999 yuan. Xiaomi 12 also supports 24 interest-free installments, and you will get a JD PLUS membership annual card when you purchase the phone. You will get 50 yuan of Jingdou when you post your order, and the starting price is 3,699 yuan.

Left: iQOO 9; Right: Xiaomi 12

In terms of purchasing recommendations, for friends who like to play games and have high requirements for charging speed, iQOO 9 is undoubtedly more suitable for you, while Xiaomi 12 is more suitable for friends who like small-screen mobile phones. Since the positioning and configuration characteristics of the two mobile phones are relatively clear, there is no need to worry too much and you can choose according to your actual needs.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.