Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $180 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 329,457).
Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $760
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 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 (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 28/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (77/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 8431 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $180 | $760 |
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $580. Redmi Note 8 was $580 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (89/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (77/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.