Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 15
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 83/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5240); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,076,179); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Xiaomi 15
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3076179
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $635 vs $699
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15, the Poco F9 Pro scores 1 points higher (84/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Xiaomi 15 — 80/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3076179 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $635 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Xiaomi 15 by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $64. Xiaomi 15 was $64 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 15?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 15 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Xiaomi 15?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 83/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Xiaomi 15?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.