Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi A3X

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $729 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 13/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 195,539); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't; the Redmi A3X is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 70 points (83/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
Redmi A3X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
  • 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)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $80 vs $729

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi A3X, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 70 points higher (83/100 vs 13/100). 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 A3X leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 60/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi A3X: The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Redmi A3X
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 3640351 195539
Geekbench Single 3640 189
Geekbench Multi 11033 781
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 218 g 192 g
Price $729 $80
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi A3X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi A3X
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi A3X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100
3640351 AnTuTu
Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
13/100 -1761.7%
195539 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi A3X by 1761.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Redmi A3X
$80

Price difference: $649. Redmi A3X is cheaper by $649.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (90/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (60/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi A3X?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 70 points (83/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi A3X?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi A3X — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi A3X?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi A3X?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi A3X?

The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.