Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 46/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 521,686); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi Note 12 (China)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 238g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Poco F9 Ultra scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 698.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (91/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.