Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo X300s
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $810 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo X300s
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $810
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 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 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $87. Vivo X300s was $87 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo X300s?
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 X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.