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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 4G
Redmi Note 12
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
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 4G and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 4G
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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).