Poco M7 4G vs Redmi Note 12

The Poco M7 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. Both devices score the same overall rating of 43/100. Key differences: the Poco M7 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 43/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M7 4G

Performance 34
Display 74
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 39
Value for money —

Redmi Note 12

Performance 34
Display 85
Camera 13
Battery 66
Portability 72
Value for money 46

What makes Poco M7 4G better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)

What makes Redmi Note 12 better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 224g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

The Poco M7 4G and the Redmi Note 12 received the same MobileRank rating — 43/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 4G leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (72/100 vs 39/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Poco M7 4G Redmi Note 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 476175 476175
Geekbench Single 466 466
Geekbench Multi 1396 1396
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 —
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W —
DXOMark (camera) — 63
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, HyperOS 2 —
Brightness (peak) 850 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 171.1×80.5×8.6 mm —
Weight 224 g 188 g
Launch price — $200

Camera comparison

Poco M7 4G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Redmi Note 12

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera

Display comparison

Poco M7 4G

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
74
display

Redmi Note 12

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Poco M7 4G

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Redmi Note 12

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 4G and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100
476175 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100
476175 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M7 4G

Price unknown

Redmi Note 12

$200

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (30/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 4G (72/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco M7 4G or the Redmi Note 12?

Both devices scored 43/100. They are identical on performance — 34/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Redmi Note 12 (72/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 4G and the Redmi Note 12?

The Poco M7 4G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 4G or the Redmi Note 12?

The Poco M7 4G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 4G over the Redmi Note 12?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi Note 12 (72/100 vs 39/100).