Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Vivo X300s

The Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 729,766).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 48
Battery 50
Portability 44
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
  • Faster charging: 210W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 217g

  • Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 729766
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1032
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2507
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi Note 12 Explorer: The Redmi Note 12 Explorer 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 Note 12 Explorer Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 729766 3703823
Geekbench Single 1032 3228
Geekbench Multi 2507 9553
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 210W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 900 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm
Weight 207 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 210W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 12 Explorer MediaTek Dimensity 1080
54/100
729766 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +80.3%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (83/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi Note 12 Explorer has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

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

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Explorer over the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi Note 12 Explorer 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.