Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi 12
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $729 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $729
- Better portability (61/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi 12, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $150 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi 12 by 903.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Redmi 12 was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi 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 Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.