Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi 12
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $350 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-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 362,744).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $350
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi 12, the Poco X8 Pro scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $150 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi 12 by 446.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi 12 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (76/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (83/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 12?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi 12?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.