Vivo X300 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S

The Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
Xiaomi 12S
Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 44
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 1381634
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 226g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).

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.
Xiaomi 12S: The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300 Pro Xiaomi 12S
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3258010 1381634
Geekbench Single 3228 1761
Geekbench Multi 9553 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Wireless charging 40W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 226 g 179 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Xiaomi 12S
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 12S
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Xiaomi 12S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300 Pro and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100
3258010 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100 -135.8%
1381634 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S by 135.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Xiaomi 12S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (93/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (96/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (81/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S?

The Vivo X300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S?

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. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.