Poco X7 Pro vs Redmi Note 8

The Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $369 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 30/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,884,839 vs 329,457); the Poco X7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.

The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X7 Pro
Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 65
Portability 59
Value for money 68
Redmi Note 8
Performance 24
Display 43
Camera 33
Battery 22
Portability 60
Value for money 28
What makes Poco X7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1884839 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $369

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X7 Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the Poco X7 Pro scores 34 points higher (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Poco X7 Pro — 68/100, 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 X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Poco X7 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).

Poco X7 Pro: The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X7 Pro Redmi Note 8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 1884839 329457
Geekbench Single 1579 321
Geekbench Multi 6100 1128
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 / HyperOS 2 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 195 g 190 g
Launch price $369 $180
Camera comparison
Poco X7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Poco X7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Poco X7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco X7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
64/100
1884839 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
30/100 -472.1%
329457 AnTuTu

Poco X7 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 472.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X7 Pro
$369
Redmi Note 8
$180

Launch price difference: $189. Redmi Note 8 was $189 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (75/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (65/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Poco X7 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Poco X7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.

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

The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 24/100).

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

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