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Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G

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XiaomiPOCO X8 ProXiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026January 2026
Display
Screen size6.59″6.83″
Resolution2756 × 12682772 × 1280
Sharpness460 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,200 nits
Display typeAMOLED, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 94.1% screen-to-body ratioCrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density460 ppi447 ppi
Brightness detail800 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode and 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresHDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certificationsHDR10+, Dolby Vision, sunlight display, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, up to 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications; AI Wet Touch 2.0
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 8500-UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUTSMC 4 nm process; eight big cores, up to 3.4 GHz4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHz
GPUArm Mali-G720 MC8Qualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designation
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 8 GB/256 GB, 8 GB/512 GB or 12 GB/512 GBLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling5,300 mm² IceLoop 3D dual-layer cooling system; WildBoost adjusts processor, graphics and memory workloadsXiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 1/1.95-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels200 MP HPE, f/1.7, OIS, seven-element lens and 1/1.4-inch sensor; 0.56 µm pixels, 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.2
Front camera20 MP; automatic 0.8× framing for group selfies32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor
Zoom–No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fpsFull HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresUltraSnap burst capture up to 120 photos, Dynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, voice shutter, HDR, panorama, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteady; regional AI image-editing tools200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability applies
Battery and charging
Battery6,500 mAh6,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 25 hours
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claims over nine hours gaming, 12 hours video calls or 20 hours social media use6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claim of up to two days use, 25 hours video playback and 47 hours calls
Wired charging100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 48 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed enabled and display off; official 100 W or higher adaptor recommended100 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory full charge in 40 minutes in boost mode with 100 W adaptor at 25°C and screen off; up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; separate PD-compatible 100 W or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ
Charges other devicesUp to 27 W wired reverse charging; support for iPhone 17 series stated for an update around March 2026–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight201.47 g207.1 g
Thickness8.38 mm8.19 mm
Height × width157.53 × 75.19 mm163.34 × 78.31 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsMetal frame and glass backBlack and Glacier Blue have fibreglass backs; maker describes aluminium-alloy internal frame reinforcement and SGS-certified 2.5 m drop resistance onto smooth granite under specified laboratory conditions
ColoursBlack, White and Mint Green; White has decorative stripes; camera RGB lighting offers eight colours for supported notifications, calls, music and gamesBlack, Glacier Blue and Mocha Brown; Mocha Brown is 8.47 mm thick and 208 g, versus 8.19 mm and 207.1 g for Black/Glacier Blue
Water resistance detailIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wearUK maker IP66 and IP68; IP68 laboratory test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersDual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless AudioDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model
MicrophonesTwo-microphone array–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert ReviewsXiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera World
Software updatesFour major Android upgrades and six years of security updates reported at launch by Tech Advisor and Expert ReviewsMaker promises six years of security updates; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages
AI featuresRegional AI Writing, Speech Recognition, Interpreter, Search, Dynamic Wallpapers, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; supported games can use 90 fps interpolation, 1.5K super resolution and Game HDR, with applicable software updatesRegional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access
Safety featuresRegional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings–
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptorPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; regional network support varies5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 2/3/5/8; regional operator support applies; T1S antenna tuner and regional kilometre-level Offline Communication voice calls require SIM and Xiaomi account, not for emergencies
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; standards depend on region and networkWi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by region
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and AuracastBluetooth 5.4
NFCSupported; regional functions varySupported; regional availability varies
USBUSB-CUSB-C; interface version not published on UK specification page
PositioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning

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