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 (622,608 vs 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 362744
- 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)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $168
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (72/100 vs 54/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 362744 | |
| 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 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Redmi 12 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $18. Redmi 12 was $18 cheaper at launch.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (72/100 vs 54/100).
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?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.