Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $180 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $771
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 28/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $771 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $591. Redmi Note 8 was $591 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.