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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 124,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus takes it by 11.3 points on our weighted spec score.

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 Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 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 Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 50,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,140 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus charges 53W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 124,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 March 24–26, 2026. ( Pakistan)
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm Not listed
Weight 223 g Not listed
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 or IP54 (not officially confirmed yet)
Display
Screen size 6.83-inch Better ~6.67 inches
Resolution 1280 × 2772 pixels Better 1.5K (1220 x 2712 pixels approx.)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass (version TBD)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 710 Mali-G615 class (expected)
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 14 / HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB / 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 256GB / 512GB Better
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. 200 MP (wide, OIS) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro/depth) Better
Selfie camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR 32 MP (wide) Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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 Note 15 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Note 15 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus a 5200 mAh cell, with 67W and 120W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range).

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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.