Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi 12

The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $500 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,931,492 vs 362,744).

The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 71
Battery 84
Portability 48
Value for money 90
Redmi 12
Performance 29
Display 48
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 54
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 212g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $500

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi 12, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

Poco F7 Ultra: The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 12: The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Ultra Redmi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 2931492 362744
Geekbench Single 3041 430
Geekbench Multi 9494 1375
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 212 g 198 g
Launch price $500 $150
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Redmi 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi 12
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
  • 5300 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Redmi 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
82/100
2931492 AnTuTu
Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100 -708.1%
362744 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi 12 by 708.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F7 Ultra
$500
Redmi 12
$150

Launch price difference: $350. Redmi 12 was $350 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (71/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 12?

The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi 12?

The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 12?

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 12?

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi 12?

The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.