Poco F8 vs Redmi 15
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $499 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi 15
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $499
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 15, the Poco F8 scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi 15 — 58/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 15 by 556.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Redmi 15 was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (91/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 15?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 15?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi 15 — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 15?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 15?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.