Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi Poco X8s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 15
2category wins
Xiaomi Poco X8s
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2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi 15
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco X8s
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco X8s
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi 15
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.36 | 6.35 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2670 | 2656 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1220 |
| Refresh Rate | 1920 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 3500 |
| PPI | 460 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 90 | 91 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 722 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 15 +137%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 15 +126%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 +135%| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,013 | 1,270 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,287 | 4,106 |
| AnTuTu | 3,126,402 | 1,329,936 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| 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@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, 57mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| 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/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10 + , gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2, 21mm, (wide) | 20 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5240 | 6330 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum alloy frame (6M42) | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | — | 151.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | — | 8.1 |
| Other | — | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | — | 187 |
| Width (mm) | — | 71.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 29 | 2026, October 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 29 | Available. Released 2026, October 26 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 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 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| Other | — | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi Poco X8s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco X8s packs a 6330 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.
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