Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi 4 Prime

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $350 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 22/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 218,879); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 196g).

The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 42 points (64/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Redmi 4 Prime
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 20
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 156g vs 196g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $350

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi 4 Prime, the Poco X8 Pro scores 42 points higher (64/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (76/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (74/100 vs 57/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi 4 Prime: The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Redmi 4 Prime
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 1982033 218879
Geekbench Single 1553 189
Geekbench Multi 6403 862
Display 6.7" AMOLED 5.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm
Weight 196 g 156 g
Launch price $350 $150
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi 4 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi 4 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Redmi 4 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
22/100 -805.5%
218879 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi 4 Prime by 805.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Redmi 4 Prime
$150

Launch price difference: $200. Redmi 4 Prime was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (76/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (83/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (68/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (74/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 42 points (64/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 4 Prime — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi 4 Prime?

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.