Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 234,339); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Vivo X300 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F12
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F12 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F12 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy F12 by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy F12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (94/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (96/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 over the 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.