Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 12 4G
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-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 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Poco F8 scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 567.4% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.