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; launch prices were $499 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 42/100 (a 32-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 (3,126,402 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi 15a
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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 (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $499
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 15a, the Poco F8 scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi 15a — 64/100; 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 15a (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 15a by 389.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Redmi 15a was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.