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 — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,349,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 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 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 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 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 131.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 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 4 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 74/100, 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 (91/100 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.