Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $499 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Note 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi Note 15 Pro
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2939
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6580 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $499
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Poco F8 scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi Note 15 Pro — 52/100; 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 Note 15 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6580 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6580 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi Note 15 Pro was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.