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).

The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 66
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -51.8%
1305466 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro
$389
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.