Poco X7 Pro vs Redmi 8A

The Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $369 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 23/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,884,839 vs 193,115); the Poco X7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Poco X7 Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).

The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 41 points (64/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X7 Pro
Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 65
Portability 59
Value for money 68
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
What makes Poco X7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1884839 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 195g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $369

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X7 Pro vs the Redmi 8A, the Poco X7 Pro scores 41 points higher (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X7 Pro — 68/100, Redmi 8A — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

Poco X7 Pro: The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X7 Pro Redmi 8A
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 1884839 193115
Geekbench Single 1579 199
Geekbench Multi 6100 795
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm
Weight 195 g 188 g
Launch price $369 $100
Camera comparison
Poco X7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco X7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco X7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X7 Pro and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
64/100
1884839 AnTuTu
Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100 -876.0%
193115 AnTuTu

Poco X7 Pro leads Redmi 8A by 876.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X7 Pro
$369
Redmi 8A
$100

Launch price difference: $269. Redmi 8A was $269 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (75/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (83/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X7 Pro or the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 41 points (64/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X7 Pro and the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X7 Pro or the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X7 Pro or the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Poco X7 Pro over the Redmi 8A?

The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.