Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi 5A
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; estimated prices are $500 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 10/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,931,492 vs 180,934); the Poco F7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 212g).
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi 5A
- Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $90 vs $500
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi 5A, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 61 points higher (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | 2931492 | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 488 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 137 g | |
| Price | $500 | $90 |
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi 5A by 1520.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $410. Redmi 5A is cheaper by $410.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (67/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (76/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 61 points (71/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi 5A — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.