Poco F7 vs Redmi 12
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $399 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 39/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 365,001); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi 12
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $399
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi 12, the Poco F7 scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi 12 by 502.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Redmi 12 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (80/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (68/100 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 or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi 12?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi 12?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.