Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 15 4G

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 15 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; estimated prices are $469 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 32/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 467,392).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G by 30 points (62/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Redmi 15 4G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 20
Value for money 100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 224g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Redmi 15 4G better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $469

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi 15 4G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15 4G leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 15 4G: The Redmi 15 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi 15 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 2629444 467392
Geekbench Single 3228 466
Geekbench Multi 9553 1396
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 171.1×82.1×8.6 mm
Weight 218 g 224 g
Price $469 $135
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi 15 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 15 4G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi 15 4G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi 15 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi 15 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
32/100 -462.6%
467392 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi 15 4G by 462.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi 15 4G
$135

Price difference: $334. Redmi 15 4G is cheaper by $334.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (77/100 vs 53/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 15 4G notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 15 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G by 30 points (62/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi 15 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi 15 4G — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 15 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi 15 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi 15 4G?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 15 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.