Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 5
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Redmi Note 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 5, the Poco F8 scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi Note 5 — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (80/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 5 by 1003.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Redmi Note 5 was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (92/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 5?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.