Poco F7 Ultra vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5300); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 840,353); the Poco F7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 212g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 249.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (71/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (84/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.