Poco M7 Pro vs Redmi Note 8
The Poco M7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $220 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 30/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Pro has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco M7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 329,457).
Poco M7 Pro
Redmi Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 190g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $220
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Poco M7 Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the Poco M7 Pro scores 28 points higher (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Pro leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro leads (70/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Poco M7 Pro — 74/100, Redmi Note 8 — 28/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (70/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Pro | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5110 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 9 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $180 |
Poco M7 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M7 Pro
- 5110 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 Pro and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 166.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Redmi Note 8 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (55/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (70/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Poco M7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 28 points (58/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Pro and the Redmi Note 8?
The Poco M7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The Poco M7 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Pro over the Redmi Note 8?
The Poco M7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.