Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi 15
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $699 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi 15
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $699
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi 15, the Poco F9 Pro scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi 15 — 58/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi 15 by 578.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Redmi 15 was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 15?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi 15?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi 15 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 15?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 15?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi 15?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.