POCO X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
75.8Performance44
70.8Display45.5
43.4Camera44.1
89.4Battery58.4
100Features60
7 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+32). Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 44
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
- 250% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 17% lower weight: 181 g vs 218 g
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $469
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 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+250% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 2,604,459Top 25% | 1,263,761 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,150Top 46% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+70% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+49% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 181 g+17% |
| 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 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |