Poco F7 Pro vs Redmi 5 Plus

The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $499 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 20/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,180,606 vs 218,879); the Poco F7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 220g).

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Performance 87
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 46
Value for money 86
Redmi 5 Plus
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 70
Value for money 10
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2180606 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 220g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Poco F7 Pro scores 60 points higher (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 86/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).

Poco F7 Pro: The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 5 Plus: The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Pro Redmi 5 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 2180606 218879
Geekbench Single 3041 189
Geekbench Multi 9494 862
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 32 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm
Weight 220 g 180 g
Launch price $499 $170
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Redmi 5 Plus
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 Pro and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
2180606 AnTuTu
Redmi 5 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
20/100 -896.3%
218879 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 896.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F7 Pro
$499
Redmi 5 Plus
$170

Launch price difference: $329. Redmi 5 Plus was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (87/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.