Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Faster chip
Xiaomi 15
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi 15
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Xiaomi 15
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.36 | 6.59 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2670 | 2756 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1268 |
| Refresh Rate | 1920 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 3500 |
| PPI | 460 | 459 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 90 | 89 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (up to 3.4 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 15 +76%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 15 +37%| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,033 | 1,728 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,271 | 6,762 |
| AnTuTu | 2,759,190 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24/30fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10 + , 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 960fps slow-motion |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2, 60mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.5, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10 + , gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2, 21mm, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5240 | 6500 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum alloy frame (6M42) | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | — | 157.53 |
| Thickness (mm) | — | 8.38 |
| Weight (g) | — | 201.47 |
| Width (mm) | — | 75.19 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 29 | 2026, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 29 | Available. Released 2026, March |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International | — |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, IR blaster |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is 5% cheaper at 91,000 DZD versus 96,000 DZD for the Xiaomi 15, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 6500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 15 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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