Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco F9 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 54/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 840,353); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 238g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 36 points higher (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 395.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.