Poco F8 vs Redmi 13

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 13 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi 13
Performance 38
Display 54
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 56
Value for money 56
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi 13 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 13, the Poco F8 scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi 13 — 56/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 13: The Redmi 13 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi 13
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 760
Geekbench Multi 9494 1890
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 199 g
Launch price $499 $170
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi 13
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi 13
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi 13
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi 13
$170

Launch price difference: $329. Redmi 13 was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (92/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (90/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 13 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (86/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 13?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 13?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 13 — 43/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 13?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 13?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 13 is a better fit for everyday use.