Poco F7 vs Redmi Note 12
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $399 and $200. 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 (2,263,357 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi Note 12
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2263357 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $399
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi Note 12, the Poco F7 scores 27 points higher (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, Redmi Note 12 — 38/100; 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 Note 12 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 2263357 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| 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 / 256GB | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $399 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 12 by 375.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi Note 12 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (81/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 27 points (66/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.