POCO F4 vs Xiaomi 12
53.1Performance54.1
48.8Display47.7
45Camera47
53.7Battery62.5
86.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — POCO F45 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO F4 scores 54.1 against 54.2 for Xiaomi 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 12 edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO F4
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 21% higher AnTuTu 12: 1,361,131 vs 1,127,542
Display
| Spec | POCO F4 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+18% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F4 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 870 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | 961,250Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 375,116Bottom 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 168,141Bottom 24% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 169,780Bottom 26% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 248,213Bottom 15% | — |
| AnTuTu 12 | 1,127,542Bottom 25% | 1,361,131+21%Bottom 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F4 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.79 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F4 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO F4 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 180 g+8% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F4 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO F4 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F4 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |