Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 840,643); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 196g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Poco X8 Pro scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 135.5% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Special — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.