Poco M7 vs Realme 12 Lite
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 43/100 vs 41/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Poco M7
Realme 12 Lite
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Realme 12 Lite, the Poco M7 scores 2 points higher (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Poco M7 (72/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 | Realme 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | — |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Realme 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (74/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Poco M7 (72/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Poco M7 edges out the Realme 12 Lite by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Realme 12 Lite?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Realme 12 Lite — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Realme 12 Lite?
The Realme 12 Lite leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Realme 12 Lite?
The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.