Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-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 (3,269,794 vs 467,392); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Performance 33
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 226g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 33/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (72/100 vs 43/100).

Realme 12 Lite: The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 12 Lite Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 467392 3269794
Geekbench Single 466 3228
Geekbench Multi 1396 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 33W 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 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Realme UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12 Lite and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
41/100
467392 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +85.7%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Realme 12 Lite by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (93/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (96/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (81/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (72/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. 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.