Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $399 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 30/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 199,111).
Poco F7
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $399
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Poco F7 scores 36 points higher (66/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $180 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1007.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $219. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $219 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 36 points (66/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.