Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi Note 12
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-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 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi Note 12
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12, the Poco F9 Pro scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi Note 12 — 46/100; 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 Note 12 (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (72/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 by 578.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Note 12 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (74/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (72/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi Note 12?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.