Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12S
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,931,492 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 212g).
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi Note 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 212g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (72/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 2931492 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12S by 494.4% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (71/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (72/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi Note 12S?
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 12S is a better fit for everyday use.