Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi A5
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $500 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 193,858); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $500
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 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 | 5300 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 | 32 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 | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi A5 by 1412.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Redmi A5 was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (71/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.