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POCO X8 vs realme 15 5G

POCO X8

Xiaomi

POCO X8
59.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
realme 15 5G
64.9Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
66.5Display88.3
42.6Camera49.8
77.2Battery79.8
86.7Features73.3
2 spec wins — POCO X88 spec wins — realme 15 5G

InnoReviews verdict

realme 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and camera (+7). POCO X8 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

  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
  • 19% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 7,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the realme 15 5G

  • Stronger display score: 88 vs 67
  • Stronger camera score: 50 vs 43
  • 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
  • 86% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 15 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 15 5G
Screen size6.83 ″6.8 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27721280x2800
Pixel density447 ppi453 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness3,500 nits6,500 nits+86%
Screen-to-body89.5 %94 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 15 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 15 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 7300+
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 15 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 15 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP50 MP+213%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 15 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 15 5G
Capacity8,340 mAh+19%7,000 mAh
Wired charging67 W80 W+19%

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 15 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 15 5G
Weight223 g187 g+16%
Thickness8.6 mm7.7 mm+11%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP68/IP69
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 15 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 15 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5/6
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 15 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 15 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (realme UI 6.0)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 versus realme 15 5G
SpecPOCO X8realme 15 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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