Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi 7A
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $350 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 19/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 193,115); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi 7A
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $350
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi 7A, the Poco X8 Pro scores 45 points higher (64/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 12/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi 7A — 22/100; 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 7A (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi 7A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $90 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 7A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 7A
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi 7A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi 7A by 926.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $260. Redmi 7A was $260 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (76/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (68/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 7A?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 45 points (64/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 7A?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 7A — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 7A?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 7A?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi 7A?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use.