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POCO M8x 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
POCO M8x 5G

POCO

POCO M8x 5G

$170

42.4Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
20Performance26.2
50.5Display46.9
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery47.8
62.7Features28
6 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO M8x 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and battery (+24). 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 M8x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 63 vs 28
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
  • 58% higher capacity: 7,900 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $170 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 21% lower weight: 184 g vs 232 g

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeLCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density254 ppi395 ppi+56%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Bottom 8%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity7,900 mAh+58%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+36%33 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight232 g184 g+21%
Thickness8.8 mm7.9 mm+10%
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFC—Yes
USB—USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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