Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi A5
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $729 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't; the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $729
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 3862914 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $639. Redmi A5 was $639 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (97/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi A5?
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.