Poco F8 vs Redmi 12C
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $499 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 346,495).
Poco F8
Redmi 12C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 12C, the Poco F8 scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi 12C — 32/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $120 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 12C by 800.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $379. Redmi 12C was $379 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 12C?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 12C?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 12C?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 12C?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 12C?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.