Poco F8 vs Realme 12 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $499 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 737,054); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Realme 12 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $499
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Poco F8 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Realme 12 Pro — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $215 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme 12 Pro by 324.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $284. Realme 12 Pro was $284 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.