vivo X300 FE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
The Verdict
The vivo X300 FE and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is the cheaper of the two at $179 versus $730, a difference of about $551. The vivo X300 FE is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. vivo X300 FE stands out for exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 hz amoled panel, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is praised for amoled 120hz display at $179 is exceptional value. 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.
Who Should Buy
Buy the vivo X300 FE if…
- →Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- →Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- →Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 if…
- →AMOLED 120Hz display at $179 is exceptional value
- →5G connectivity at ultra-budget pricing
- →33W fast charging for the 5000 mAh battery
Pros & Cons
vivo X300 FE
Pros
- Exceptional 4500 nit peak brightness display with 120 Hz AMOLED panel
- Versatile triple 50 MP camera setup with optical zoom and OIS stabilization
- Zeiss tele extender lens on special edition for enhanced telephoto capabilities
- 6000 mAh battery with 90W fast charging and wireless charging support
- IP69 durability rating for dust and water resistance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300 flagship performance with 12 GB RAM
Cons
- High price point limiting accessibility for budget-conscious buyers
- Zeiss tele extender special edition at premium cost
- Heavy at 213 grams may feel cumbersome for extended use
- Limited availability at launch focused on European markets
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Pros
- AMOLED 120Hz display at $179 is exceptional value
- 5G connectivity at ultra-budget pricing
- 33W fast charging for the 5000 mAh battery
- IP53 splash resistance for basic protection
- Lightweight and slim design at 188 g
Cons
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 offers limited performance
- Only a depth sensor as secondary camera — no ultrawide
- 4 GB base RAM is very tight for multitasking
- Video recording capped at 1080p@30fps
- MIUI has ads and bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | vivo X300 FE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.6 OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 32 MP f/2.45 | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 50 MP f/2.57 2.67x optical zoom (standard) / Zeiss tele extender (special edition) | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP 110 degrees | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Glacier Blue, Peach Orange | — |
| Weight | 213 grams | — |
| IP rating | IP69 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 90W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 4500 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 pixels | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1200 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 188 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass front, plastic back |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Dimensions | — | 165.9 x 76 x 7.98 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
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