Poco F8 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $529 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 55/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Realme 12 Pro
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $529
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 24 points higher (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Realme 12 Pro — 68/100; 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $215 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Realme 12 Pro by 310.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $314. Realme 12 Pro was $314 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (70/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 24 points (79/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.