Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 33/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5800); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 840,643); the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F8 scores 28 points higher (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 50/100). 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 Note 15 Special (65/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 228.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (65/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (72/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 28 points (61/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.