vivo X300 FE vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
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The Verdict
The vivo X300 FE and Xiaomi Redmi 12C sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. vivo X300 FE stands out for exceptional camera system with 3x telephoto and strong low-light performance, while Xiaomi Redmi 12C is praised for ultra-affordable at $119 for a functioning smartphone. 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 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
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 12C if…
- →Ultra-affordable at $119 for a functioning smartphone
- →Large 5000 mAh battery lasts multiple days with light use
- →50 MP main camera is decent for basic photography
Pros & Cons
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
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Pros
- Ultra-affordable at $119 for a functioning smartphone
- Large 5000 mAh battery lasts multiple days with light use
- 50 MP main camera is decent for basic photography
- Large 6.71-inch display for media consumption
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB for storage
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably pixelated on the large screen
- Micro-USB port is obsolete — not USB-C
- Only 10W charging takes 4+ hours for a full charge
- No NFC for contactless payments
- Helio G85 struggles with anything beyond basic apps
Full Specifications
| Spec | vivo X300 FE | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 with OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.6 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.0 120-degree | — |
| Depth | — | 0.08 MP, f/2.8 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium White | — |
| Weight | 220g | — |
| IP rating | IP69 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 80W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | 80W | — |
| Charging | — | 10W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.71 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 4500 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels | 1650 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 400 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 192 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | — | None |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8 x 76.4 x 8.77 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 3 GB / 4 GB |
| Storage options | — | 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | Micro-USB |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
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