{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/redmi-15-8gb-128gb-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T13:09:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB)",
            "slug": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/redmi-15-8gb-128gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/redmi-15-whatmobile-pk.webp",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-09-29T17:48:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 45,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (available in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "169.48 × 80.45 × 8.40 mm",
                    "Weight": "214 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "FHD+ DotDisplay, up to 144Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "IP64 water & dust resistance"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB, expandable via microSD (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (f/1.8, 5P lens) + auxiliary lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, HDR, soft-light ring, portrait, time-lapse"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (typical), 33W fast charging",
                    "Wired charging": "USB Type-C, 33W wired fast charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, AI Face Unlock, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light, IR Blaster"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 93.2,
                "overall": 77.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 45,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 78.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmi-15-8gb-128gb": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 93.2
                },
                "leader": "redmi-15-8gb-128gb"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) is listed at PKR 59,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}