Head to head

Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Sep 2025.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (available in Pakistan) September 2026
Dimensions 169.48 × 80.45 × 8.40 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 214 g Better 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.83-inch
Resolution 2340 × 1080 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type FHD+ DotDisplay, up to 144Hz refresh rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection IP64 water & dust resistance Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Not listed Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Not listed Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 610 Adreno 710
Operating system Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android 14) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB, expandable via microSD (hybrid slot) UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot Not listed No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (f/1.8, 5P lens) + auxiliary lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama 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 8 MP, HDR, soft-light ring, portrait, time-lapse 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording Not listed 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7000 mAh (typical), 33W fast charging Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging USB Type-C, 33W wired fast charge 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Not listed Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Not listed 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Not listed Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint, AI Face Unlock, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light, IR Blaster Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB Not listed USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Redmi 15 (8GB – 128GB) scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Redmi 15 (8GB - 128GB) or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.