Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 5
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $729 and $200. 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 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $729
- Better portability (80/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 5, 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 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, Redmi Note 5 — 12/100; 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 Note 5 (97/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (80/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1083 | |
| 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 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $200 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 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 Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 5 by 1187.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $529. Redmi Note 5 was $529 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (97/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (80/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 5?
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 Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.