POCO X8 vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 starts ₹500 lower: ₹25,499 against ₹25,999 for the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G.
- The X8 has the faster chip: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 against the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X8 has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 5,800 mAh. It also charges faster, at 67W against 45W.
- The X8 has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 3,200) and sharper (1.5K against 2392 x 1080).
- Only the X8 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G is the lighter phone: 178 g against 226 g.
Get the X8 for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G for the lighter build and the slimmer body.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹25,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,499
- 8GB + 256GB₹31,499
- 6GB + 128GB₹25,999
- 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 Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, answered
In India, the POCO X8 starts at ₹25,499 and the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G starts at ₹25,999.
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Which is cheaper, the X8 or the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G?
The X8, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹25,499 for the X8, ₹25,999 for the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G. The X8 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹31,499. The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹29,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the X8 or the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G?
The X8, with 9,000 mAh to 5,800 mAh. For charging, the X8 is quicker: 67W to 45W. 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 X8's: it is brighter (3,500 to 3,200 nits). The X8 has a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G a 6.77-inch Curved 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 (f/1.8) on the Redmi Note 15 SE 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 Redmi Note 15 SE 5G the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Going by published benchmark scores, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The X8, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G's IP65 and IP66. Only the X8 is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, at 178 g to 226 g.
