iQOO 12 vs vivo X300 FE
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The Verdict
The iQOO 12 and vivo X300 FE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. iQOO 12 stands out for snapdragon 8 gen 3 delivers top-tier gaming and productivity performance, while vivo X300 FE is praised for exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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Who Should Buy
Buy the iQOO 12 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers top-tier gaming and productivity performance
- →144Hz LTPO AMOLED with 3000-nit brightness is a display powerhouse
- →120W fast charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in around 25 minutes
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance
- →Industry-leading 4500 nits display brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Fast 80W wireless charging and 80W wired charging
Pros & Cons
iQOO 12
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers top-tier gaming and productivity performance
- 144Hz LTPO AMOLED with 3000-nit brightness is a display powerhouse
- 120W fast charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in around 25 minutes
- 64 MP 3x telephoto periscope zoom is excellent for the price
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 for future-proof connectivity
Cons
- No IP rating for water or dust resistance
- No wireless charging despite flagship-level pricing
- Limited global availability and after-sales network
- 13 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- OriginOS/Funtouch is heavily skinned
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance
- Industry-leading 4500 nits display brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Fast 80W wireless charging and 80W wired charging
- Robust IP69 water and dust resistance
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 16GB RAM
- Large 6000mAh battery for extended usage
Cons
- Premium pricing likely exceeds $1200
- Heavy at 220g may feel cumbersome for extended use
- No microSD card expansion typical of flagship phones
- Limited availability outside select markets
- FE variant specs not fully detailed in launch materials
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO 12 | vivo X300 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | — |
| IP rating | None | — |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 50MP f/1.6 with OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32MP f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | — |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50MP f/2.6 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 50MP f/2.0 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | — |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | — |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 80W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | 80W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 1440 x 3168 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4500 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium White |
| Weight | — | 220g |
| IP rating | — | IP69 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 16GB |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | — | 512GB |
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