Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 526,647); the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Performance 42
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 201g vs 218g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (57/100 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 Pro 4G: The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu 2629444 526647
Geekbench Single 3228 753
Geekbench Multi 9553 1808
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm
Weight 218 g 201 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi Note 12 Pro 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 Pro 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
50/100 -399.3%
526647 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 399.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (90/100 vs 42/100).

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 Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (77/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G?

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 12 Pro 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 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use.