Poco M8 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 7999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco M8 Pro 5G is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7999.
Display comparison
There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Poco's phone has display density of 390 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. Poco M8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco M8 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Poco M8 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | M8 Pro | 25028RN03I |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 17, 2026 (Expected) | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 1300nits Peak Brightness | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50MP Mode, Timelapse, Classic Film Filters, Film Frame, Movie Frame, HDR, Google Lens, Filters, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Timelapse, Movie Frame | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |