Head to head

Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

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

The short 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.

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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 5G leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 84,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight 223 g 188 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K No official IP rating (splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 710 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 15 (MIUI 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 8 GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256 GB
Card slot No 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. 50 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 16 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging 67W wired fast charging
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, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes (market dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Note 15 5G?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco X8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?

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).

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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.