POCO M8 5G vs REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G
35Performance35.5
64Display65.3
31.6Camera52.2
57.4Battery67.3
70.7Features100
6 spec wins — POCO M8 5G11 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 48.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+21). 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
- 15% lower weight: 178 g vs 210 g
- 11% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 130,371 vs 117,275
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 71
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 19% higher capacity: 6,580 mAh vs 5,520 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 447 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+2% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 11 | 837,903Bottom 30% | 876,387+5%Bottom 32% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 292,124Bottom 20% | 317,490+9%Bottom 30% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 130,371+11%Bottom 36% | 117,275Bottom 31% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 179,700+6%Bottom 39% | 169,096Bottom 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 235,708Bottom 25% | 272,526+16%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,024Bottom 35% | 1,050+3%Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,960+1%Bottom 38% | 2,939Bottom 37% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 26% | 100 %Top 3% |
| 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 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| 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 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh | 6,580 mAh+19% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+15% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+8% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum-alloy reinforced |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |