Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $729 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-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 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi Note 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $729
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 12 — 48/100; 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 Note 12 (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (72/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $200 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 by 678.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $529. Redmi Note 12 was $529 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (97/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (90/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (72/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 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 Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.