Vivo X300s vs Xiaomi 12

The Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $723 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $723 vs $750

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 180g vs 217g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X300s vs the Xiaomi 12, the Vivo X300s scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (69/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo X300s Xiaomi 12
Processor Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3703823 1322176
Geekbench Single 3228 1675
Geekbench Multi 9553 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Wireless charging 40W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 217 g 180 g
Price $723 $750
Camera comparison
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X300s and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100
3703823 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -180.1%
1322176 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Xiaomi 12 by 180.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo X300s
$723
Xiaomi 12
$750

Price difference: $27. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $27.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (83/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (69/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X300s has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X300s or the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X300s over the Xiaomi 12?

The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.