Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $350 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 30/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 199,111).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $350
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Poco X8 Pro scores 34 points higher (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $180 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 895.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $170. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $170 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (76/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.