Vivo X300s vs Vivo Y12
The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 177,554); the Vivo Y12 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Vivo Y12
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y12 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Vivo Y12, the Vivo X300s scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X300s | Vivo Y12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3703823 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $723 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y12
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y12
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X300s and Vivo Y12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Vivo Y12 by 1986.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 (94/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Vivo Y12 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y12 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Vivo Y12 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y12 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Vivo Y12?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.