Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 12S
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-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 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Redmi Note 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 205g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 12S, the Poco F8 scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Poco F8 (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 12S by 532.4% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S notably outperforms the Poco F8 (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Redmi Note 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 12S?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12S is a better fit for everyday use.