{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus/", "generated": "2026-08-12T08:23:43+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus", "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads on performance.", "phones": [ { "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro", "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro", "brand": "Poco", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_35_34-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 124999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-04T05:43:34+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 79.2, "camera": 96, "battery": 95, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 97.9, "overall": 91.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Released globally in March 2026.", "Dimensions": "157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm", "Weight": "201.5 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.59 inches", "Resolution": "2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core up to 3.4GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8", "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode", "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode", "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery", "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-6-2026-10_17_48-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 124999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-06T05:20:08+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 81.6, "camera": 98, "battery": 90.7, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 93.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 24–26, 2026. ( Pakistan)", "Water resistance": "IP68 or IP54 (not officially confirmed yet)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "~6.67 inches", "Resolution": "1.5K (1220 x 2712 pixels approx.)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate", "Protection": "Gorilla Glass (version TBD)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali-G615 class (expected)", "Operating system": "Android 14 / HyperOS" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "200 MP (wide, OIS) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro/depth)", "Selfie camera": "32 MP (wide)", "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 120fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh", "Wired charging": "120W fast charging (key highlight)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.9, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 79.2, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 81.6 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" }, { "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": { "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 96, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 98 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 95, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 90.7 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 87.5, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 97.9, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus charges 20W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus in Pakistan?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is listed at PKR 124,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus a 5200 mAh cell, with 100W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range)." } ], "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/)." }