Poco F8 vs Redmi K50i

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,089,139).

The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Redmi K50i — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi K50i
Performance 62
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 205g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi K50i, the Poco F8 scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi K50i
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 3119308 1089139
Geekbench Single 3041 1139
Geekbench Multi 9494 3842
Display 6.6" OLED 6.6" FFS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5080 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm
Weight 205 g 200 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100 -186.4%
1089139 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi K50i by 186.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (92/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (86/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K50i?

The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Redmi K50i — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi K50i?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50i leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K50i?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi K50i?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.