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Xiaomi Poco M8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G scores higher (36/100 vs 32). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G (39 vs 32).
  • Smart: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G (39 vs 34).
  • Premium: Xiaomi Poco M8 (35), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G (47), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G (74 vs 30).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Xiaomi Poco M8 (11 vs 0).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Xiaomi Poco M8 (33 vs 0).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionXiaomi Poco M8Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Overall score32/10036/100
Performance11/100< 5/100
Battery30/10074/100
Working memory (RAM)20/10020/100
Storage33/100< 5/100
Fast charging26/10048/100
Brightness59/1006/100
Updates25/100not measured
Cameranot measured47/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Xiaomi Poco M8 sheet → Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G sheet →