Poco F8 vs Redmi 15C
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $499 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 36/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi 15C
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi 15C, the Poco F8 scores 38 points higher (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi 15C — 54/100; 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 15C (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi 15C by 796.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Redmi 15C was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 38 points (74/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.