Poco M7 vs Redmi Note 12 4G

The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 4G leads — 44/100 vs 43/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 224g).

The Redmi Note 12 4G edges out the Poco M7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Performance 33
Display 74
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 43
Value for money
Redmi Note 12 4G
Performance 33
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 224g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Redmi Note 12 4G scores 1 points higher (44/100 vs 43/100). 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 Redmi Note 12 4G is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Poco M7 (70/100 vs 43/100).

Poco M7: The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 12 4G: The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Redmi Note 12 4G
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" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1200 nits
NFC no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm
Weight 224 g 183 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
74
display
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100
467392 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
44/100
467392 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7
$110
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (34/100 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 Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Poco M7 (70/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Redmi Note 12 4G edges out the Poco M7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.

Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.