Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi 8
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $529 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 23/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,028,544 vs 193,115); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Poco F8 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3028544 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $529
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi 8, the Poco F8 Pro scores 56 points higher (79/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Redmi 8 — 24/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3028544 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $140 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi 8 by 1468.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $389. Redmi 8 was $389 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 8?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 56 points (79/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 8?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi 8 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 8?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 8?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi 8?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.