Poco F8 vs Redmi 4 Prime

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $499 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 22/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 218,879); the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 53 points (75/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi 4 Prime
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 20
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 156g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $499

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 4 Prime, the Poco F8 scores 53 points higher (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100; 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 4 Prime (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 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 4 Prime: The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi 4 Prime
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 3119308 218879
Geekbench Single 3041 189
Geekbench Multi 9494 862
Display 6.6" OLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB
Storage 256GB 32GB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm
Weight 205 g 156 g
Launch price $499 $150
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi 4 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 4 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi 4 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
22/100 -1325.1%
218879 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi 4 Prime by 1325.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi 4 Prime
$150

Launch price difference: $349. Redmi 4 Prime was $349 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (92/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (86/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 53 points (75/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 4 Prime — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.