POCO X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
75.8Performance26.2
70.8Display46.9
43.4Camera30.1
89.4Battery47.8
100Features28
11 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+72) and performance (+50). 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 X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 16% lower weight: 184 g vs 218 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $469
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+13% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+192% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 2,604,459Top 27% | 470,000 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 31% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,500Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+70% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+203% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 184 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |