Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 8

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $499 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-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 329,457); the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi Note 8
Performance 24
Display 43
Camera 33
Battery 22
Portability 60
Value for money 28
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $499

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Poco F8 scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi Note 8 — 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 8 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 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 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi Note 8
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3119308 329457
Geekbench Single 3041 321
Geekbench Multi 9494 1128
Display 6.6" OLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
NFC no
Dimensions 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 205 g 190 g
Launch price $499 $180
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100 -846.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 8 by 846.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi Note 8
$180

Launch price difference: $319. Redmi Note 8 was $319 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (86/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 8?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 8?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 8?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.