Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $699 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6580 mAh vs 6330); the Redmi Note 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi Note 15 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2939
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6580 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $699
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 6580 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6580 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Note 15 Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.