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 — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 840,353); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F7 scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 3000 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 161.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (80/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.