Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 15
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $350 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 57/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 822,983); the Redmi Note 15 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi Note 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 822983
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $350
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 15, the Poco X8 Pro scores 7 points higher (64/100 vs 57/100). 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 54/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi Note 15 — 72/100; 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 822983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| 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 | $229 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi Note 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi Note 15 by 140.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $121. Redmi Note 15 was $121 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (79/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 15?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 15 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 15?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 15 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi Note 15 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 15?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi Note 15?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 15 is a better fit for everyday use.