Poco F8 vs Redmi 8A
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; estimated prices are $499 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 14/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 193,115); the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Redmi 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 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 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 8A, the Poco F8 scores 47 points higher (61/100 vs 14/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco F8 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $499 | $100 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 8A by 1329.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Redmi 8A is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco F8 (65/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 47 points (61/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi 8A — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 8A?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.