Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi 15a
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $699 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 42/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 639,225); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi 15a
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $699
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi 15a, the Poco F9 Pro scores 42 points higher (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi 15a — 64/100; 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 15a (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi 15a by 405.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Redmi 15a was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (74/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 42 points (84/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi 15a?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.