Poco X8 Pro 5G vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
Here you can compare Poco X8 Pro 5G and Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB). Comparing Poco X8 Pro 5G vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Poco X8 Pro 5G stands against Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Poco X8 Pro 5G is ₹39,990 and for Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) is ₹1,04,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 11, 2026.
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v16 | iOS v14.0 |
| Display | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Price | ₹39,990 | ₹1,04,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 76 / 100 Better Specs | 61 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.59 in Bigger Display | 6.1 in |
| Display Resolution | 2756 x 1268 pixels Better Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 6 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | Hexa Core |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 187 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.38 mm | 7.4 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 6500 mAh Bigger Battery | |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor No No Reverse Charging IR Blaster | No NFC Wireless Charging No No |
General
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | October 13, 2020 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Black |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Camera Score | 127 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | Panorama, Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection, Deep Fusion, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v16 | iOS v14.0 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours |
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