Poco X6 vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Poco X6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X6 leads — 56/100 vs 46/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X6 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X6 is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 521,686); the Poco X6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X6
Redmi Note 12 (China)
What makes Poco X6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 1030 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2980 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 188g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X6 vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Poco X6 scores 10 points higher (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X6 and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X6 | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1030 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2980 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.3×8.0 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco X6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X6
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X6 and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X6 leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X6 and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X6 or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco X6 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X6 and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco X6 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X6 or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco X6 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X6 or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Poco X6 leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco X6 over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco X6 (43/100 vs 29/100).