Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Vivo X300s
26.2Performance64.4
46.9Display78.5
30.1Camera78.1
47.8Battery88.7
28Features84
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Vivo X300s
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X300s wins this phone face-off, 76.8 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+56) and camera (+48). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 15% lower weight: 184 g vs 217 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo X300s
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 78 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X300s |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 452 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X300s |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X300s |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X300s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,100 mAh+42% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X300s |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+15% | 217 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+1% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X300s |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X300s |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 5 years+150% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Vivo X300s |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |