Poco F7 vs Redmi Note 12 4G

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 44/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 22 points (66/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
Redmi Note 12 4G
Performance 33
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 215g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Poco F7 scores 22 points higher (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Poco F7 (70/100 vs 48/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 12 4G: The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Redmi Note 12 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 2205289 467392
Geekbench Single 2070 466
Geekbench Multi 6694 1396
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 183 g
Price $404
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
44/100 -371.8%
467392 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 371.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$404
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (81/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (68/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Poco F7 (70/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 22 points (66/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.