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 — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-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 (2,931,492 vs 840,643); 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).
Poco F7 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 2931492 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2920
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 212g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (67/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2931492 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2920 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $500 | — |
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
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
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
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 248.7% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (67/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (67/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (76/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (75/100 vs 55/100).
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 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.