Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi Note 5
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $500 and $200. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,931,492 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 212g).
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $500
- Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 5, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 5 — 12/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (80/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 2931492 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $200 |
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" 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 Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi Note 5 by 936.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Redmi Note 5 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (91/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (71/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (80/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.