Poco X8 Pro vs Realme 15x
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 524,785); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't; the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 212g).
Poco X8 Pro
Realme 15x
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Lighter: 196g vs 212g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Realme 15x, the Poco X8 Pro scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Realme 15x — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 15x (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Realme 15x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Realme 15x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Realme 15x by 277.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Realme 15x was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (76/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 15x (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 15x?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme 15x — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 15x?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme 15x — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 15x?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Realme 15x?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.