Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Pro+
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ wins 2 of 5. Buy Poco X8 Pro if you want more speed for games. Buy Redmi Note 15 Pro+ if you want better photos and longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraRedmi Note 15 Pro+. Takes the better photos: camera score 6 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryRedmi Note 15 Pro+. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 8. It has a 6500 mAh battery.
- SpeedPoco X8 Pro. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, speed score 8 out of 10, against 5.
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, Redmi Note 15 Pro+ wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹39,999 | ₹39,999 |
| Launched | 17 March 2026 | 29 January 2026 |
| Software now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3.1 (Android 16), launched with HyperOS 2 (Android 15) |
| Rating | 8.1/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Battery | Long battery life (16 hours 52 minutes in GSMArena's test) and 100W charging to full in 48 minutes. | Strong battery life from 6500mAh, with fast 100W charging (full in about 40 minutes). |
| Camera | Good main camera photos and video, but no zoom lens and a basic 8MP wide-angle. | Dependable 200MP main camera, but the wide-angle camera is basic and there is no zoom lens. |
| Speed | Dimensity 8500 Ultra is fast and holds its speed well, though the phone gets hot in long games. | Fine for everyday apps, but slower than rivals at this price for gaming. |
| Catch | No zoom camera, and three price rises took it from ₹32,999 to ₹39,999. | Performance is behind rivals, storage is slower UFS 2.2, and it ships with older Android 15. |
| Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K (1268 x 2756) AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A725 @ 3.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A725 @ 3.2GHz + 4x Cortex-A725 @ 2.2GHz | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.7GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G720 MC8 | Adreno 810 |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 2.2) |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired (PD 3.0, PPS, full in 48 min), 27W reverse wired; no wireless charging | 100W wired, 22.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.5, 1/1.95", OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4"); 20MP front | 200 MP main (1/1.4", f/1.7, 23mm, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (1/4", f/2.2, 120 degrees); 32 MP selfie |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69K (IP69K market dependent) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 8.4mm thick, 201.5g | 8.2mm (8.5mm for eco leather) thick, 207g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) at launch, HyperOS 3.1 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 6E (dual-band, market dependent), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Very good by GSMArena, -24.8 LUFS); haptics not detailed | Loud stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena saw almost no CPU throttling, 75% GPU stability, but a very hot body | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, White, Mint Green, Yellow | Mocha Brown, Mirage Blue, Carbon Black |
Where to buy
- Poco X8 Pro₹39,999
- Redmi Note 15 Pro+₹39,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Poco X8 Pro or Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
- Redmi Note 15 Pro+ wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Poco X8 Pro if you want more speed for games. Buy Redmi Note 15 Pro+ if you want better photos and longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- Redmi Note 15 Pro+ takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Redmi Note 15 Pro+ lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Poco X8 Pro is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Poco X8 Pro costs ₹39,999, Redmi Note 15 Pro+ costs ₹39,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Poco X8 Pro: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Redmi Note 15 Pro+: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3.1 (Android 16).