Poco X8 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro+
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Realme 12 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2; launch prices were $350 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 794,638).
Poco X8 Pro
Realme 12 Pro+
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 794638
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $400
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Realme 12 Pro+, the Poco X8 Pro scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Realme 12 Pro+ — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Realme 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 794638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $400 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro+
- 6.7" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Realme 12 Pro+ by 149.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Poco X8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (76/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Realme 12 Pro+ by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme 12 Pro+ — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Realme 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme 12 Pro+ is a better fit for everyday use.