Poco F8 vs Redmi 12
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $499 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-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 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi 12
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $499
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 12, the Poco F8 scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; 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 Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 12 by 756.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Redmi 12 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 12?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.