Poco M7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12

The Poco M7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $220 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 30/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Pro has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco M7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 199,111); the Poco M7 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).

The Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 28 points (58/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Pro
Performance 55
Display 85
Camera 34
Battery 70
Portability 80
Value for money 74
Samsung Galaxy A12
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 46
Value for money 28
What makes Poco M7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 5110 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 180g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $220

  • Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Poco M7 Pro scores 28 points higher (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Pro leads (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro leads (70/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco M7 Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Pro is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 46/100).

Poco M7 Pro: The Poco M7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A12: The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Pro Samsung Galaxy A12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 877641 199111
Geekbench Single 1011 476
Geekbench Multi 2813 828
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5110 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS
NFC yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm
Weight 180 g 205 g
Launch price $220 $180
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Pro
  • 5110 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
70
battery
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra
58/100
877641 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A12 MediaTek Helio P35
30/100 -340.8%
199111 AnTuTu

Poco M7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 340.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 Pro
$220
Samsung Galaxy A12
$180

Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $40 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (55/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Pro is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (70/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?

The Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 28 points (58/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12?

The Poco M7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?

The Poco M7 Pro leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?

The Poco M7 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Poco M7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A12?

The Poco M7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.