Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi A2+

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $350 and $85. 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 195,539); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A2+ doesn't.

The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ 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 A2+
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 28
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi A2+ better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 196g
  • Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $350

  • Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi A2+, 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 11/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi A2+ — 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 X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (76/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi A2+: The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Redmi A2+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 1982033 195539
Geekbench Single 1553 189
Geekbench Multi 6403 781
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 / 64GB
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
Launch price $350 $85
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi A2+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi A2+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi A2+
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi A2+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Redmi A2+ MediaTek Helio G36
22/100 -913.6%
195539 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi A2+ by 913.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Redmi A2+
$85

Launch price difference: $265. Redmi A2+ was $265 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (76/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (83/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (68/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi A2+?

The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ by 42 points (64/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi A2+?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi A2+ — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi A2+?

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

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi A2+?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi A2+?

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for everyday use.