POCO X8 vs Xiaomi 15T
46.7Performance43.5
66.5Display63.7
42.6Camera55.5
77.2Battery76.5
86.7Features100
2 spec wins — POCO X84 spec wins — Xiaomi 15T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15T wins this phone face-off, 62.2 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and camera (+13). 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 performance score: 47 vs 44
- 52% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15T
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 13% lower weight: 194 g vs 223 g
- 13% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.6 mm
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+9% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,632Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,505Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+52% | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.9 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.5 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | Xiaomi 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |