Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 12
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 43/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi Note 12
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 12, the Poco F8 scores 31 points higher (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi Note 12 — 46/100; 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 Note 12 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 12 by 556.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Redmi Note 12 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (91/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 31 points (74/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.