Reviewers rate the Poco X8 Power higher overall: 8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for the Redmi Note 15 Pro. The Poco X8 Power comes out ahead on camera, battery life, software and charging. The Redmi Note 15 Pro is stronger on performance and display. They’re level on design & build. At launch in India the Poco X8 Power cost ₹32,999 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro ₹29,999.
Updated 11 October 2026 · Scores from our review roundups of each phone
| Poco X8 Power | Redmi Note 15 Pro | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 | Poco X8 Power |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.1 | Poco X8 Power |
| Battery life | 9.7 | 9.1 | Poco X8 Power |
| Performance | 7.3 | 7.9 | Redmi Note 15 Pro |
| Display | 9.1 | 9.4 | Redmi Note 15 Pro |
| Software | 8.2 | 6.1 | Poco X8 Power |
| Charging | 8.4 | 7.3 | Poco X8 Power |
| Design & build | 8.8 | 8.8 | Level |
| Value | – | 6.9 | – |
| Confidence | Medium | High | |
| Reviewed in depth by | 3 outlets | 5 outlets | |
| Launch price (India) | ₹32,999 | ₹29,999 | |
| Launched | September 2026 | January 2026 |
Choose the Poco X8 Power if…
Buyers who want a phone that lasts about two days between charges, with a bright screen, tough build and long software support.
Look elsewhere if: You play demanding games for long sessions, rely on the ultrawide or selfie camera, or want a clean, app-free setup.
Read the full Poco X8 Power review roundup
Choose the Redmi Note 15 Pro if…
Buyers who want a long-lasting phone with a bright, smooth screen and years of update support.
Look elsewhere if: You want a serious gaming phone, strong low-light and ultrawide photos, or a clean, ad-free software experience.
Read the full Redmi Note 15 Pro review roundup
How we compare
Both phones’ scores come from their review roundups on this site, on the same 10-point scale: we read the in-depth reviews of each, weigh them by how much testing they did, and combine them. A gap under 0.3 points is shown as level. Prices are Indian launch prices. How we score.