Poco F7 vs Redmi A5
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $399 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 25/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 193,858); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $399
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F7 scores 41 points higher (66/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (80/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 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 / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi A5 by 1034.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $309. Redmi A5 was $309 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (80/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 41 points (66/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi A5?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.