Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12

The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $500 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 43/100 (a 39-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 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 212g).

The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 39 points (82/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 71
Battery 84
Portability 48
Value for money 90
Redmi Note 12
Performance 33
Display 85
Camera 13
Battery 66
Portability 72
Value for money 48
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 212g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $500

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 39 points higher (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 12 — 48/100; 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 Note 12 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (72/100 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 Note 12: The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Ultra Redmi Note 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 2931492 467392
Geekbench Single 3041 466
Geekbench Multi 9494 1396
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 63
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 212 g 188 g
Launch price $500 $200
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Redmi Note 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 12
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
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 Note 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F7 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
82/100
2931492 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100 -527.2%
467392 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 by 527.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F7 Ultra
$500
Redmi Note 12
$200

Launch price difference: $300. Redmi Note 12 was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (91/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (71/100 vs 13/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (72/100 vs 48/100).

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

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

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

The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.

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

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 13/100).

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

The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi Note 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 Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.