Huawei nova 12i vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12i
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 12i and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 12i by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (96/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i 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.