Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $729 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 218,879); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi 5 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $729
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (70/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $170 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1563.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $559. Redmi 5 Plus was $559 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (97/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (70/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.