Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 15999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G is Rs. 15999.
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has IPS Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 374 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.2%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | M8 | 15 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | 2 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 4 years |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | August 01, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | Mobile Phone * 1, Adapter * 1, USB Type-C cable * 1, SIM Eject Tool * 1, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card * 1, Safety Information * 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 217 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 374 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 83.2% |
| Brightness | 850nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | 2100nits | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 18W |