Poco F8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 70/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,349,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 9 points higher (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- 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
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 124.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.