Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $170 and $834. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 46
Value for money 30
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $170 vs $834

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (86/100 vs 30/100).

Samsung Galaxy A12: The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A12 Vivo X300 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 199111 3269794
Geekbench Single 476 3228
Geekbench Multi 828 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 226 g
Price $170 $834
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A12 MediaTek Helio P35
30/100
199111 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +93.9%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A12
$170
Vivo X300 Pro
$834

Price difference: $664. Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper by $664.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (93/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (96/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (86/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.