Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 46/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 521,686); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi Note 12 (China)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Poco F8 Pro scores 33 points higher (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 479.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (70/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 33 points (79/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.