Poco F7 vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 33/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 840,643); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Poco F7
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F7 scores 18 points higher (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (40/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2205289 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $399 | — |
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 162.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (40/100 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 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (65/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (77/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Special — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.