Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 840,353); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 206g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F9 Pro scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (79/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 284.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (84/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (79/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.