Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi 15C 4G

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 15C 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 358,383).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Redmi 15C 4G
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15C 4G better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 218g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi 15C 4G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C 4G is a bit better (56/100 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 15C 4G: The Redmi 15C 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi 15C 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 2629444 358383
Geekbench Single 3228 432
Geekbench Multi 9553 1416
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 6000 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 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm
Weight 218 g 205 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi 15C 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 15C 4G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi 15C 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi 15C 4G MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
38/100 -633.7%
358383 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi 15C 4G by 633.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi 15C 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (90/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi 15C 4G — 38/100.

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 15C 4G is a better fit for everyday use.