POCO M8 5G vs REDMI Note 15 5G
35Performance35.3
64Display64
31.6Camera48.3
57.4Battery57.4
70.7Features70.7
1 spec wins — POCO M8 5G4 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 48.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+17) and performance (+0). POCO M8 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M8 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15 5G
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 32
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.77 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 % | 92 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 837,903Bottom 26% | 857,561 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 292,124Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 130,371Bottom 32% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 179,700Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 235,708Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,024+1%Bottom 34% | 1,017Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,960Bottom 38% | 2,963Bottom 38% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 26% | 100 %Top 13% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh | 5,520 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g | 178 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP65/IP66 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |