Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi 12
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $529 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 39/100 (a 40-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 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi 12
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $529
- Better portability (61/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi 12, the Poco F8 Pro scores 40 points higher (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; 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 Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 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
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi 12 by 728.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Redmi 12 was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 40 points (79/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.