Poco F8 vs Redmi 7

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632; estimated prices are $499 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 10/100 (a 51-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 (2,760,000 vs 243,691); the Redmi 7 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Redmi 7
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 7 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 7, the Poco F8 scores 51 points higher (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 7: The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi 7
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
AnTuTu 2760000 243691
Geekbench Single 3050 295
Geekbench Multi 9300 1037
Display 6.6" OLED 6.3" 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 8 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 16GB / 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm
Weight 205 g 180 g
Price $499 $130
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi 7
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 7
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Redmi 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
10/100 -1032.6%
243691 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi 7 by 1032.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Redmi 7
$130

Price difference: $369. Redmi 7 is cheaper by $369.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (72/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (75/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 7?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 7?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi 7 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 7?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 7?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 7?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.