Poco F7 Pro vs Redmi Note 12
The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Redmi Note 12
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12, the Poco F7 Pro scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 56/100, Redmi Note 12 — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 by 383.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Redmi Note 12 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (82/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (65/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.