Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi A1
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; estimated prices are $529 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 13/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 155,362); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Poco F8 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi A1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $529
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi A1, the Poco F8 Pro scores 58 points higher (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $529 | $100 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi A1 by 1852.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $429. Redmi A1 is cheaper by $429.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (68/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (66/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi A1?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 58 points (71/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi A1?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi A1 — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi A1?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi A1?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi A1?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.