Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi 15a
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 42/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 639,225); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi 15a
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 210g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi 15a, the Poco X8 Pro scores 22 points higher (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $389 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi 15a by 210.1% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 15a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (76/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 22 points (64/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi 15a?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi 15a?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use.