Poco M6 Plus vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Poco M6 Plus
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Redmi Note 15 Special scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Redmi Note 15 Special edges out the Poco M6 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.