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 (2,932,885 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi 12
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 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 (90/100 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 — 86/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi 12 by 703.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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.