POCO M8 5G vs REDMI Note 15 Pro
35Performance25.3
64Display64.7
31.6Camera54.7
57.4Battery66.6
70.7Features54.7
5 spec wins — POCO M8 5G6 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 15 Pro wins this phone face-off, 50.3 to 48.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and battery (+9). 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
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 25
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 55
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,960 vs 1,911
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,024 vs 684
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 57
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 18% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,520 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 % | 92.7 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 837,903Bottom 30% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 292,124Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 130,371Bottom 36% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 179,700Bottom 39% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 235,708Bottom 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,024+50%Bottom 35% | 684Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,960+55%Bottom 38% | 1,911Bottom 13% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 26% | 100 %Top 13% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh | 6,500 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+9% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+8% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |