Phone Comparison
Compare Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Better Battery
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Better Display
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Better Performance
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro
Better Value
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Overview
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Category | Midranger | Midranger |
| Price | $299 | $249 |
| Display | 6.83 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm² (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density) | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) |
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 3840Hz PWM | AMOLED, 68B colors, 3840Hz PWM |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3200 nits (peak) | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 6 | N/A |
| HDR | HDR10+, Dolby Vision | N/A |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Dual |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | N/A |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | Yes | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.6" | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4" |
| Features | HDR, panorama | N/A |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6500 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 100% in 40 min | 45W wired |
| Reverse | 22.5W reverse wired | 18W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 78.3 x 8.3 mm (6.43 x 3.08 x 0.33 in) | 164.0 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm or 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 178 g or 182 g (6.28 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic or eco leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min); IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - Europe only | IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) |
| Colors | Black, Green, Silver | Crimson Reserve Red, Carbon Black, Frosted White |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 5.4, A2DP, LE | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 5.1, A2DP, LE | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, optical) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | N/A | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |