Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Poco M8 Power
Battery capacity (8,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
12S Ultra
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
12S Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (1,039,412 pts)
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Poco M8 Power
Screen size (6.99")
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Total weight
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12S Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 12S Ultra | Poco M8 Power |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.73" | 6.99" | |
| 1,440 × 3,200 | 1,080 × 2,396 | |
| LTPO2 AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,500 nits | 1,800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Single | |
| 5x | — | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| 1,039,412 | — | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 512 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,860 mAh | 8,000 mAh | |
| 67W | 45W | |
| 50W | No | |
Build | ||
| 225g | 225g | |
| 9.1mm | 8.5mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame | — | |
| IP68 | none | |
| Flagship | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Highest resolution main camera.