Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 218g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 68/100). 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 Turbo is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 1333299 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (91/100 vs 68/100).
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 Turbo is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.