{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-x8-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T07:53:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "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.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-22-2025-10_37_24-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-22T05:39:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 90,
                "overall": 78.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating (splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (MIUI 16)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.3,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 72
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            },
            {
                "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": 66.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 86
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 75.1
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 90
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 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 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G at PKR 84,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}