Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi 15a
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $729 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 639,225); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi 15a
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $729
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi 15a, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi 15a by 471.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi 15a was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.