Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi A5
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $699 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $699
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F9 Pro scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi A5 by 1565.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $609. Redmi A5 was $609 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.