Poco M8 vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 35/100 vs 33/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5520); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Poco M8
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5520 mAh
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco M8 scores 2 points higher (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 1/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $259 | — |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8 and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 1/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco M8 edges out the Redmi Note 15 Special by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.