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 Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $699 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $699
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F9 Pro scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (74/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 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 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
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 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 32/100).
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.