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Reviewers rate the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max clearly higher: 82 against 70 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+.
Some disagreement · 4 reviews
Suits buyers who want huge battery life, fast charging and strong gaming performance on a budget, and who accept weaker cameras and bloatware-heavy software. Note the 218g weight and lack of a telephoto lens.
Reviewers agree · 5 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a tough, long-lasting phone with fast charging and a large screen on a mid-range budget. Trade-offs are software clutter, modest performance under heavy load, and a camera setup without a telephoto lens.
| Measure | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 82 | 70 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max higher.
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2026 | January 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $469 | — |
| Launch price (UK) | £469 | £429 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €429 | €479 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.8″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | No |
| Battery | 8,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 218 g | 207 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | — |
| Software updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.