Redmi 12 5G vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Redmi 12 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 560,863); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 63); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 12 5G doesn't; the Redmi 12 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Redmi 12 5G
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 5G vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Redmi 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 12 5G and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Redmi 12 5G by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 12 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (93/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (96/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 5G and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi 12 5G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 5G over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Redmi 12 5G 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.