Poco M8 vs Redmi 11A
Comparing the Poco M8 (2026) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 35/100 vs 16/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.
Poco M8
Redmi 11A
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi 11A, the Poco M8 scores 19 points higher (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi 11A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 12, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | $259 | — |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 11A
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 11A
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 11A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 11A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Redmi 11A?
The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Redmi 11A?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Redmi 11A?
The Poco M8 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Redmi 11A?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.