Poco F7 Pro vs Redmi A5
The Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $499 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 193,858); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Pro
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $499
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Pro vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F7 Pro scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 11/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Poco F7 Pro — 82/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Pro | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 2301212 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Pro and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads Redmi A5 by 1087.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $409. Redmi A5 was $409 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Pro and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (87/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Pro over the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.