Redmi 12C vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $120 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 25/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 346,495); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 45); the Redmi 12C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Redmi 12C
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $950
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 66 points higher (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $950 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Redmi 12C by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $830. Redmi 12C was $830 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (96/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 66 points (91/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.