Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi 12
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $699 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-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 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi 12
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $699
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi 12, the Poco F9 Pro scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; 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 Redmi 12 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi 12 by 784.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Redmi 12 was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi 12?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi 12?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.