Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $529 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 30/100 (a 49-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 (3,033,306 vs 199,111).
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $529
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Poco F8 Pro scores 49 points higher (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 19/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| 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 | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $180 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1423.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (70/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 49 points (79/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.