Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 33/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 840,643); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 50 points higher (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (87/100 vs 1/100). 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 Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $729 | — |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 333.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (77/100 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).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 50 points (83/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.