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 — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-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 (3,651,476 vs 840,353); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (79/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 334.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (79/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
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 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.