Redmi 12 vs Vivo X300s

The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $150 and $723. 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 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12
Performance 29
Display 48
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 54
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $723

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 12 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 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi 12 — 54/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (61/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi 12: The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Redmi 12 Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 362744 3703823
Geekbench Single 430 3228
Geekbench Multi 1375 9553
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Weight 198 g 217 g
Launch price $150 $723
Camera comparison
Redmi 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 12
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
362744 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +90.2%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Redmi 12 by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 12
$150
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $573. Redmi 12 was $573 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (94/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (61/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi 12 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.