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).

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72
Redmi 12
Performance 29
Display 48
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 54
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • 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)
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). 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).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 12: The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Redmi 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Redmi 12
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Redmi 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100 -71.6%
362744 AnTuTu

Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Redmi 12 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Redmi 12
$150

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (72/100 vs 54/100).

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?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.