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).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 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)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 399.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.