Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 15

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $469 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 467,392); the Redmi 15 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Redmi 15
Performance 33
Display 78
Camera 40
Battery 52
Portability 57
Value for money 58
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 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi 15 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $469

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi 15, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Redmi 15 — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi 15: The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi 15
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 2629444 467392
Geekbench Single 3228 466
Geekbench Multi 9553 1396
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HyperOS 2.2
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm
Weight 218 g 195 g
Launch price $469 $180
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi 15
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 15
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi 15
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
45/100 -462.6%
467392 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi 15
$180

Launch price difference: $289. Redmi 15 was $289 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (90/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (77/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi 15 — 45/100.

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 15 is a better fit for everyday use.