Poco X4 NFC vs Redmi A5

The Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X4 NFC leads — 34/100 vs 13/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP.

The Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 21 points (34/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X4 NFC
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
Redmi A5
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • 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 A5 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 207g

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

Comparing the Poco X4 NFC vs the Redmi A5, the Poco X4 NFC scores 21 points higher (34/100 vs 13/100). 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 A5 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 A5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 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 A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X4 NFC Redmi A5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 195539
Geekbench Single 189
Geekbench Multi 781
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 108 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 207 g 196 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco X4 NFC
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco X4 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X4 NFC
Price unknown
Redmi A5
$90
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 A5 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X4 NFC or the Redmi A5?

The Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 21 points (34/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X4 NFC and the Redmi A5?

The Poco X4 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X4 NFC or the Redmi A5?

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

Should you choose the Poco X4 NFC over the Redmi A5?

The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.