Poco F9 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 737,054); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme 12 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $699
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Realme 12 Pro — 68/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $215 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme 12 Pro by 338.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $484. Realme 12 Pro was $484 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.