Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi 15a
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $529 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 42/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 639,225); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi 15a
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6210 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $529
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi 15a, the Poco F8 Pro scores 37 points higher (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Redmi 15a — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi 15a by 373.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi 15a was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (70/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 37 points (79/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.