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 MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $729 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 193,858); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $729
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 11/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; 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 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi A5 by 1783.6% in our overall performance rating.
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 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 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 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
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 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
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.