Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi 15C
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 36/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 348,562); the Redmi 15C is noticeably lighter (200g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi 15C
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 238g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi 15C, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 54 points higher (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi 15C by 1094.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (91/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 54 points (90/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi 15C?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.