Poco F8 vs Redmi A5
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $499 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $499
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F8 scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi A5 by 1512.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $409. Redmi A5 was $409 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.