Poco F8 vs Redmi A2+
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $499 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 13/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 195,539).
Poco F8
Redmi A2+
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- 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: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $85 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi A2+, the Poco F8 scores 48 points higher (61/100 vs 13/100). 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 A2+ leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A2+ notably outperforms the Poco F8 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A2+ notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi A2+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $499 | $85 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A2+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A2+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A2+
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi A2+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi A2+ by 1311.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $414. Redmi A2+ is cheaper by $414.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A2+ notably outperforms the Poco F8 (60/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A2+ notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A2+?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ by 48 points (61/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi A2+?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi A2+ — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A2+?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A2+?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi A2+?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.