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; estimated prices are $499 and $90. 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 13 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 195,539).
Poco F8
Redmi A5
- 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 13MP
- 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: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $90 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi A5, 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 A5 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 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 | |
| Price | $499 | $90 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi A5 by 1311.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $409. Redmi A5 is cheaper by $409.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 48 points (61/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi A5?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.