Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi A1+
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; estimated prices are $389 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 24/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 155,362); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi A1+
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper: $80 vs $389
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi A1+, the Poco X8 Pro scores 40 points higher (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $389 | $80 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi A1+ by 1175.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $309. Redmi A1+ is cheaper by $309.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (76/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi A1+?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 40 points (64/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi A1+?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi A1+?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi A1+?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi A1+?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.