Poco F8 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,305,466).

The Poco F8 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 205g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Poco F8 scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 1305466
Geekbench Single 3041 1675
Geekbench Multi 9494 4453
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 204 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -138.9%
1305466 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 138.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 (64/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (86/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Poco F8 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.