Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Redmi 12
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $168 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (617,626 vs 365,001); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Redmi 12
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 617626 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $168
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Redmi 12, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; 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 M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Redmi 12 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $18. Redmi 12 was $18 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (48/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (65/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 12?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 12?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 12?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 12?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on performance (48/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Redmi 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Poco M7 Plus 5G (48/100 vs 29/100).