Phone Comparison
Compare Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
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Overview
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Category | Midranger | Midranger |
| Price | $464 | $249 |
| Display | 6.83 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Processor | Dimensity 9500s (3 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh, 9000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | 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 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm² (~90.3% 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 | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | N/A |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | N/A |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Dual |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | N/A |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4" | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4" |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8500 mAh, 9000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 100W PPS, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 24 min, | 45W wired |
| Reverse | 27W reverse wired | 18W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.07 x 0.32 in) | 164.0 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm or 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 218 g (7.69 oz) | 178 g or 182 g (6.28 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic or eco leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | 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), IP69K (market/region dependent) | IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Crimson Reserve Red, Carbon Black, Frosted White |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS | 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, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, optical) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | 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 | Yes (Houses symmetrical stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Wireless certifications. It natively decodes 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution lossless audio via USB Type-C, alongside Bluetooth 6.0 supporting LDAC and LHDC 5.0 high-bandwidth codecs) | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |