Poco F7 vs Redmi Note 12S
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 48/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Redmi Note 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 215g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Poco F7 scores 18 points higher (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). 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 12S (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Poco F7 (72/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 12S by 347.1% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (81/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Poco F7 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for everyday use.