Nokia C12 vs Vivo X300s

The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C12

Performance —
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 64
Value for money —

Vivo X300s

Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Nokia C12 better?

  • Lighter: 177g vs 217g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo X300s better?

  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia C12 Vivo X300s
Processor Unisoc Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu — 3703823
Geekbench Single — 3293
Geekbench Multi — 10243
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2800x1260
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 8 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC no —
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm —
Weight 177 g 217 g
Launch price — $723

Camera comparison

Nokia C12

  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo X300s

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C12

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display

Vivo X300s

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C12

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Vivo X300s

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C12

Price unknown

Vivo X300s

$723

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (94/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C12 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Vivo X300s?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.