Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 33/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5800); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 840,643); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (62/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (65/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 212.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (65/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (77/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 29 points (62/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.