Redmi 12 5G vs Vivo X300s
The Redmi 12 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 560,863); the Redmi 12 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).
Redmi 12 5G
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 199g vs 217g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 5G vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Redmi 12 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 12 5G and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Redmi 12 5G by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 12 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (94/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 5G by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 5G and the Vivo X300s?
The Redmi 12 5G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 5G or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 5G over the Vivo X300s?
The Redmi 12 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.