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).

The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
Redmi Note 12S
Performance 41
Display 69
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 176g vs 215g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Note 12S: The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 12S
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 12S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi Note 12S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12S MediaTek Helio G96
48/100 -347.1%
493222 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 12S by 347.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F7
$399
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.