Poco F7 vs Redmi A1

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; estimated prices are $399 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 13/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 155,362); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 38 points (51/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 82
Redmi A1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi A1 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $399

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi A1, the Poco F7 scores 38 points higher (51/100 vs 13/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (60/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi A1: The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F7 Redmi A1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 2205289 155362
Geekbench Single 2070 300
Geekbench Multi 6694 486
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 215 g 192 g
Price $399 $100
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
51/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Redmi A1 MediaTek Helio A22
13/100 -1319.5%
155362 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Redmi A1 by 1319.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$399
Redmi A1
$100

Price difference: $299. Redmi A1 is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (40/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (65/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (60/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi A1?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 38 points (51/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi A1?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi A1 — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi A1?

The Poco F7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi A1?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi A1?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.