Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 4G

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 44/100 (a 20-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 467,392).

The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 20 points (64/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 66
Redmi Note 12 4G
Performance 33
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 196g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Poco X8 Pro scores 20 points higher (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Note 12 4G: The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Redmi Note 12 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 1982033 467392
Geekbench Single 1553 466
Geekbench Multi 6403 1396
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm
Weight 196 g 183 g
Price $389
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi Note 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
44/100 -324.1%
467392 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 324.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro
$389
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (76/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (68/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 20 points (64/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.