Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi A5
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 193,858); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi A5
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 238g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi A5, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi A5 by 2048.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi A5?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.