Poco F7 vs Redmi 5A
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; estimated prices are $399 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 10/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 180,934); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Redmi 5A
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $90 vs $399
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi 5A, the Poco F7 scores 41 points higher (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 488 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 137 g | |
| Price | $399 | $90 |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi 5A by 1118.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $309. Redmi 5A is cheaper by $309.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (40/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (65/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 41 points (51/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 5A — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi 5A?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.