Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi 8A
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; estimated prices are $729 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 14/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 193,115); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $729
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi 8A, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 69 points higher (83/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $729 | $100 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" 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 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi 8A by 1785.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $629. Redmi 8A is cheaper by $629.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (90/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (65/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 69 points (83/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi 8A — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.