Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4349
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1653 vs 1553
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 196g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Poco X8 Pro scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (83/100 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 1333299 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1653 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 4349 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 48.5% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (83/100 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro 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 or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.