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Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 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 Note 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 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 Note 15 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,240 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco X8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 Q3–Q4 2026
Dimensions 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm 162 x 75 x 8 mm (approx.)
Weight 223 g 188 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K Likely IP53 (dust & 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 refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass (expected)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), MediaTek Dimensity 7000 / Snapdragon equivalent (expected mid-range SoC)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 710 Mali-G series / Adreno (depending variant)
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 15 OS ( HyperOS 2.0 )
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No Yes (microSD, shared slot)
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. 108 MP (Main, wide) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro / Depth) HDR, Panorama, Night Mode Better
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. 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 – 5100 mAh
Wired charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better 33W / 67W fast charging (variant-based)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + 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 Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. Fingerprint (side or under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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?

Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 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 in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 at PKR 69,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco X8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 15, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco X8 carries a 8340 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 a 5100 mAh cell, with 67W and 33W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7000 / Snapdragon equivalent (expected mid-range SoC).

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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.