Skip to content
InnoReviews

POCO X8 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

POCO X8

Xiaomi

POCO X8
59.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 15 Pro
70.9Inno Score
46.7Performance64.4
66.5Display63.3
42.6Camera69.5
77.2Battery82
86.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — POCO X85 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 15 Pro wins this phone face-off, 70.9 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and performance (+18). 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 display score: 67 vs 63
  • 37% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 6,100 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 82 vs 77
  • 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 34% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 67 W

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecPOCO X8Xiaomi 15 Pro
Screen size6.83 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1280x27721440x3200
Pixel density447 ppi—
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+9%3,200 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecPOCO X8Xiaomi 15 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecPOCO X8Xiaomi 15 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.44
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecPOCO X8Xiaomi 15 Pro
Capacity8,340 mAh+37%6,100 mAh
Wired charging67 W90 W+34%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecPOCO X8Xiaomi 15 Pro
Weight223 g213 g+4%
Thickness8.6 mm8.4 mm+3%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP68
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecPOCO X8Xiaomi 15 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecPOCO X8Xiaomi 15 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 versus Xiaomi 15 Pro
SpecPOCO X8Xiaomi 15 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

Related comparisons

POCO X8vs realme 14 Pro+ 5GVSPOCO X8vs vivo V40VSPOCO X8vs Huawei nova 13 ProVSPOCO X8vs vivo V50VSXiaomi 15 Provs Huawei Pura X ViewVSXiaomi 15 Provs iQOO Z11VSXiaomi 15 Provs iPhone 18 ProVSXiaomi 15 Provs Huawei nova 16 ProVS

Try another matchup