POCO X8 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
69.5Performance79.1
71.3Display69.1
43.4Camera73.2
78.5Battery79
86.7Features78.7
6 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro7 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and performance (+10). POCO X8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 20% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
- 11% lower weight: 202 g vs 226 g
- 10% lower thickness: 8.4 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 70
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 43
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 330% higher Optical zoom: 4.3 x vs 1 x
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.73 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 522 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+9% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 %+5% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 1,977,887Top 41% | 2,650,000 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,825Top 44% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 634,127Top 39% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 322,126Top 37% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 436,809Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,050Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,600Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 4.3 x+330% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+20% | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g+11% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+10% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |