Poco F8 vs Redmi A3X

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $499 and $80. 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).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 48 points (61/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Redmi A3X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • 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)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $80 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi A3X, 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 A3X leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Poco F8 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X 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 A3X: The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi A3X
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 2760000 195539
Geekbench Single 3050 189
Geekbench Multi 9300 781
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 10W
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 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 192 g
Price $499 $80
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi A3X
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi A3X
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi A3X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
13/100 -1311.5%
195539 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi A3X by 1311.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Redmi A3X
$80

Price difference: $419. Redmi A3X is cheaper by $419.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (72/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Poco F8 (60/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A3X?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 48 points (61/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi A3X?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi A3X — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A3X?

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

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A3X?

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

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi A3X?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.