POCO X8 vs realme 15T 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹26,999 against ₹27,999 for the realme 15T 5G.
- The X8 has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the X8 is sharper (1.5K against 2372 x 1080), the realme 15T 5G is brighter (4,000 nits against 3,500).
- Only the X8 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The X8 is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the realme 15T 5G.
- The realme 15T 5G is the lighter phone: 181 g against 226 g.
Get the X8 for the lower price, the bigger battery and the sharper screen. Get the realme 15T 5G for the brighter screen and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹26,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹32,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹27,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹29,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
X8 vs realme 15T 5G, answered
In India, the POCO X8 starts at ₹26,999 and the realme 15T 5G starts at ₹27,999.
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Which is cheaper, the X8 or the realme 15T 5G?
The X8, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹26,999 for the X8, ₹27,999 for the realme 15T 5G. The X8 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹32,999. The realme 15T 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹29,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the X8 or the realme 15T 5G?
The X8, with 9,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 67W and 60W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme 15T 5G's: it is brighter (4,000 to 3,500 nits). The X8 has a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the realme 15T 5G a 6.57-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the X8 has OIS. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the X8 and 50MP main on the realme 15T 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, the realme 15T 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max.
Which gets more software updates?
The X8. It is promised 4 OS updates; the realme 15T 5G, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The realme 15T 5G, at 181 g to 226 g.
