Poco X4 NFC vs Redmi 8A

The Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X4 NFC leads — 34/100 vs 14/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco X4 NFC has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).

The Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 20 points (34/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X4 NFC
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
Redmi 8A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 207g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X4 NFC vs the Redmi 8A, the Poco X4 NFC scores 20 points higher (34/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco X4 NFC: The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X4 NFC Redmi 8A
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 193115
Geekbench Single 199
Geekbench Multi 795
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 108 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm
Weight 207 g 188 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco X4 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X4 NFC
Price unknown
Redmi 8A
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (65/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X4 NFC or the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 20 points (34/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X4 NFC and the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X4 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi 8A — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X4 NFC or the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X4 NFC leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco X4 NFC over the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.