Poco X8 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro
The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $389 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Pro leads — 57/100 vs 55/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 6580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Note 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8
Redmi Note 15 Pro
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 6580 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1050 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2939 vs 2892
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $389
- Better camera (49/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Redmi Note 15 Pro scores 2 points higher (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro leads (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 leads (69/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco X8 — 40/100, Redmi Note 15 Pro — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 | Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 6580 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $389 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6580 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $89. Redmi Note 15 Pro was $89 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 (65/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro edges out the Poco X8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 over the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi Note 15 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).