Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 15 Pro

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $469 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Note 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X8 Pro Max

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 66

Redmi Note 15 Pro

Performance 52
Display 83
Camera 49
Battery 58
Portability 65
Value for money 52

What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 2939
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6580 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)

What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $469

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100, Redmi Note 15 Pro — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi Note 15 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra
AnTuTu 3032039 —
Geekbench Single 2725 1050
Geekbench Multi 8932 2939
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2700x1224
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 6580 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 163.6×78.1×8.0 mm
Weight 218 g 190 g
Launch price $469 $300

Camera comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Redmi Note 15 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
49
camera

Display comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Redmi Note 15 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Battery and charging

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery

Redmi Note 15 Pro

  • 6580 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X8 Pro Max

$469

Redmi Note 15 Pro

$300

Launch price difference: $169. Redmi Note 15 Pro was $169 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (77/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (65/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro — 57/100.

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

The Redmi Note 15 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 52/100).

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

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