Poco F7 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $500 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,931,492 vs 199,111).
Poco F7 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $500
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2931492 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $180 |
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1372.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $320. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $320 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (71/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.