Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Redmi 8
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $168 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 23/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 193,115); the Redmi 8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Redmi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $168
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Redmi 8, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 28 points higher (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Redmi 8 — 24/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Redmi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $140 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Redmi 8 by 222.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $28. Redmi 8 was $28 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (48/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (65/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 28 points (51/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi 8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi 8 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi 8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on performance (48/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Redmi 8?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.