Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 15A

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Redmi 15A still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 15A is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 10.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi 15A 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 Xiaomi Redmi 15A leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi 15A costs PKR 25,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 15A if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi 15A
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 PKR 49,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 Early 2026
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 168 × 78 × 8.5–9.0 mm
Weight 223 g 190 – 200 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K Not certified
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better ~6.7 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better HD+ (720 × 1600 pixels)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), MediaTek Helio G36 / G37
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 710 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 14 / HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 4GB / 6GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better 64GB / 128GB
Card slot No Yes (microSD supported)
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. 13 MP or 50 MP LED flash, HDR
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 5 MP – 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better 18W
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint: Side-mounted or rear-mounted Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 or Xiaomi Redmi 15A?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi 15A 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 Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi 15A in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 15A at PKR 49,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 15A cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi 15A?

Xiaomi Redmi 15A 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, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi 15A?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 15A a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi 15A?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi 15A runs the MediaTek Helio G36 / G37.

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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.