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).

The Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 28 points (51/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72
Redmi 8
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 24
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi 8 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $168

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 8: The Redmi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Redmi 8
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Redmi 8
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Redmi 8
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Redmi 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100 -222.4%
193115 AnTuTu

Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Redmi 8 by 222.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Redmi 8
$140

Launch price difference: $28. Redmi 8 was $28 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.