Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,305,466).
Poco X8 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1305466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 204g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1553
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $389 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
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 Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.