Poco M8s vs Redmi 12
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $189 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $189
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Redmi 12, the Poco M8s scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s leads (48/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (61/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | 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" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $150 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco M8s and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads Redmi 12 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $39. Redmi 12 was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (48/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (88/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (61/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Redmi 12?
The Poco M8s is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Redmi 12?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Redmi 12?
The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Redmi 12?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.