Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi 15C
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $529 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 36/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi 15C
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $529
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi 15C, the Poco F8 Pro scores 43 points higher (79/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Redmi 15C — 54/100; 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 15C (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 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 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi 15C by 767.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $409. Redmi 15C was $409 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (68/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 43 points (79/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.