Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 4G

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 74
Redmi Note 12 4G
Performance 33
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 218g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 46/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 12 4G: The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi Note 12 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 2629444 467392
Geekbench Single 3228 466
Geekbench Multi 9553 1396
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm
Weight 218 g 183 g
Price $450
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
44/100 -462.6%
467392 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 462.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$450
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (90/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (77/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.