Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 238g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100). 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 Turbo (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (71/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1333299 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 212.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100).
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 Turbo (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (71/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.