Poco F8 Ultra vs Realme 12
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $729 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Realme 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $729
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Realme 12, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $200 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Realme 12 by 608.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $529. Realme 12 was $529 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use.