Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco F8 Pro (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 F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 840,643); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F8 Pro scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (68/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (73/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $529 | — |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 260.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (68/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (68/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (66/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (73/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.