Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi A5
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $529 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 36/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $529
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F8 Pro scores 43 points higher (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 3124552 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 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 | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $439. Redmi A5 was $439 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (70/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 43 points (79/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.