Poco F8 vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $499 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 218,879); the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Redmi 5 Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- 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 25/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Poco F8 scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; 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 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $170 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1325.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $329. Redmi 5 Plus was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (86/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.