Redmi Note 15 Special vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 33/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 840,643); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).
Redmi Note 15 Special
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 15 Special vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 37 points higher (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 15 Special | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Note 15 Special and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (90/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (63/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 37 points (70/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi Note 15 Special has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 15 Special or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 15 Special over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.