Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi 12C
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $350 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 25/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 346,495).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi 12C
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $350
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi 12C, the Poco X8 Pro scores 39 points higher (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi 12C — 32/100; 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 12C (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $120 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi 12C by 471.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $230. Redmi 12C was $230 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (76/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 12C?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 39 points (64/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 12C?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 12C?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 12C?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi 12C?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.