Poco F8 vs Realme 12
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Realme 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme 12, the Poco F8 scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme 12 by 507.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Realme 12 was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme 12?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use.