Huawei nova 12 Lite vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 226g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Lite vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Lite | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Lite and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Lite over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.