Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $810 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 2,342,433); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $899
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 76/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $899 |
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 28.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $89. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $89 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (96/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.