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 — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-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 (2,604,459 vs 840,353); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 218g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3000 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 209.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (79/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Special — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
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 71/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.