POCO F3 vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
34.7Performance26.2
47.5Display46.9
31.3Camera30.1
43.3Battery47.8
65.3Features28
9 spec wins — POCO F34 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
POCO F3 wins this phone face-off, 41.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+9). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO F3
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
- 123% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,050 vs 470
- 111% higher AnTuTu 10: 990,057 vs 470,000
- 100% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,000 vs 1,500
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 43
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,520 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $349
Display
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+8% | 1,200 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 378,834Top 66% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 171,089Top 72% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 173,146Top 66% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 266,988Top 72% | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 870 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 990,057+111%Top 50% | 470,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,050+123%Top 66% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000+100%Top 63% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,520 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 184 g+6% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+1% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F3 | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |