Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 7

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660; launch prices were $499 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 347,995); the Redmi Note 7 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi Note 7
Performance 25
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 25
Portability 66
Value for money 28
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 347995
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1115
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 7 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $499

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 7, the Poco F8 scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi Note 7 — 28/100; 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 7 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 7: The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi Note 7
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
AnTuTu 3119308 347995
Geekbench Single 3041 360
Geekbench Multi 9494 1115
Display 6.6" OLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 186 g
Launch price $499 $170
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 7
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 7
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi Note 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
29/100 -796.4%
347995 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 7 by 796.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi Note 7
$170

Launch price difference: $329. Redmi Note 7 was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (92/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (86/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 7?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 7?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 7 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 7?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 7?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 7?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for everyday use.