Poco F8 vs Redmi Note 15
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 822,983); the Redmi Note 15 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Redmi Note 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 822983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $499
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi Note 15, the Poco F8 scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Redmi Note 15 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (79/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi Note 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 822983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $229 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi Note 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Redmi Note 15 by 279.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $270. Redmi Note 15 was $270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (79/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 15?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi Note 15?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 15 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi Note 15 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi Note 15?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi Note 15?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 is a better fit for everyday use.