Redmi 12C vs Vivo X300s
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $120 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-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 346,495); the Redmi 12C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Redmi 12C
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $723
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (90/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $723 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Redmi 12C by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $603. Redmi 12C was $603 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Vivo X300s?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo X300s?
The Redmi 12C 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.