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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 26/100 (a 57-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 (3,640,351 vs 639,225); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
Redmi 15a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 12
Battery 46
Design 37
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2073
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 218g

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi 15a, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 57 points higher (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi 15a: The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Redmi 15a
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T8300
AnTuTu 3640351 639225
Geekbench Single 3640 880
Geekbench Multi 11033 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, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades
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
Price $729
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi 15a
  • Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 15a
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi 15a
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100
3640351 AnTuTu
Redmi 15a Unisoc T8300
26/100 -469.5%
639225 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi 15a by 469.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Redmi 15a
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (77/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 15a?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi 15a?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi 15a — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 15a?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi 15a?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

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. The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use.