Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $810 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 82/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $950
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 9 points higher (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (96/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.