Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi 15C

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 and the Xiaomi Redmi 15C finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 31,999 against PKR 74,999.

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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 Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi 15C 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi 15C costs PKR 43,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
  • 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 and display.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 15C if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 PKR 31,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 September 2025 (Global & Pakistan rollout)
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 171.56 × 79.47 × 7.99 mm
Weight 223 g 205 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K Not certified
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch 6.9 in Better
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (~254 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 710 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 4 GB / 6 GB (with memory extension up to ~12 GB)
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 128 GB / 256 GB (eMMC 5.1)
Card slot No microSDXC (dedicated)
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. 50 MP wide + auxiliary sensor
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 8 MP wide
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 Non-removable Li-Po ~6000 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better 33W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, 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, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi 15C?

Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 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 and Xiaomi Redmi 15C in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 15C at PKR 31,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 15C cheaper by PKR 43,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Redmi 15C 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 15C?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 15C a 6000 mAh cell, with 67W and 33W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi 15C runs the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra (12 nm).

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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.