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).
Poco M7
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.