Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 Cheaper PKR 124,999
Design & build
Release date Released globally in March 2026. March 24–26, 2026. ( Pakistan)
Dimensions 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm Not listed
Weight 201.5 g Not listed
Water resistance IP68 Dust and Water Resistance IP68 or IP54 (not officially confirmed yet)
Display
Screen size 6.59 inches ~6.67 inches Better
Resolution 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better 1.5K (1220 x 2712 pixels approx.)
Panel type AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Gorilla Glass (version TBD)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range)
CPU Octa-core up to 3.4GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G720 MC8 Mali-G615 class (expected)
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS 3 Android 14 / HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X 8GB / 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 256GB / 512GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode 200 MP (wide, OIS) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro/depth) Better
Selfie camera 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode 32 MP (wide) Better
Video recording 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh
Wired charging 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. 120W fast charging (key highlight) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support USB Type-C

“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, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?

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).

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.