Poco F8 vs Redmi 15a

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 26/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 639,225).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Redmi 15a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 12
Battery 46
Design 37
Value for money 55
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2073
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?

  • Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 15a, the Poco F8 scores 35 points higher (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (75/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 15a: The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi 15a
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T8300
AnTuTu 2760000 639225
Geekbench Single 3050 880
Geekbench Multi 9300 2073
Display 6.6" OLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 90W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 32 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 210 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi 15a
  • Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • 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
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi 15a
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Redmi 15a Unisoc T8300
26/100 -331.8%
639225 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi 15a by 331.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Redmi 15a
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (65/100 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (32/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (72/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi 15a — 26/100.

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

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).

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

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 15a?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use.