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Xiaomi dropped a bunch of new phones
under its Redmi and Poco subbrands, and
my first thought was, “These devices
look suspiciously familiar.” As it turns
out, aside from having almost identical
looks, the Poco M8 Pro 5G and the Redmi
Note 15 Pro Plus 5G are pretty much
twins when it comes to hardware as well.
The biggest difference here is the
price. Poco starts at 16,999 pesos,
while Redmi jumps all the way to 25,999
pesos. That’s a massive 9,000 peso price
gap. Sure enough, the Redmi Note 15 Pro
Plus should look better on paper, right?
Actually, more worth buying? Well,
that’s exactly what we’re going to find
out in this comparison review. I’m your
host, CJ. Roll that intro.
[music]
Looking on the outside, they’re
practically the same. We get a squirle
camera island over here and subtle
curved edges all around. If it’s not for
the different placements for the Poco
and Redmi monikers, I’d already be
confused which is which. Poco also has
this two-tone finish on the back panel.
It’s actually a three-tone finish
because of the carbon print on the
sides. Meanwhile, our Redmi unit opts
for a full leather housing that’s more
resistant to smudges, it seems. With
this new iteration, Redmi apparently
also joined the trend of marketing
insanely durable mid-range phones. The
Note 15 Pro Plus in particular has IP66,
IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings. These
essentially mean that the phone gets the
highest level of dust and water
resistances yet for a smartphone.
Interestingly, while Poco isn’t really
marketing it as a big selling point, the
M8 Pro actually has the same IP ratings
as the Redmi. Yes, the exact the same.
And wait, there’s more. Both phones do
have SGS five-star certifications for
drop, bend, and crush resistances. So,
that’s a really nice addition,
especially to Poco considering its lower
price tag. That being said, points for
both phones in the design segment.
Flipping over to the display, you might
expect it to be a little bit different,
but no, it’s also exactly the same from
size, resolution, and luminance. And
that’s not exactly bad news. Both phones
support a 6.83 83 in 1.5K AMOLED display
with quad curved edge design. The
curvature is not too pronounced, so
there will be less glares on the sides,
which is good. They both run at 120 Hz
and both have peak brightness of 3200
nits. And for that extra durable build,
both screens have the same Gorilla Glass
Victus 2 on top with basically the same
hardware, there isn’t much to compare,
is there? [music] You get vivid colors,
deep blacks, and thin bezels all around.
Perhaps the only real difference here is
the audio quality. While both are
certainly loud and clear, the Note 15
Pro Plus does offer punchier bass.
Regardless, I’m still easily immersed
watching content on these phones as they
both have stereo speakers. For biometric
security, both phones feature optical on
the display fingerprint sensors and face
recognition. Both are fast to register,
too. But as we’d always recommend, opt
for the fingerprint sensor for a more
secure unlocking method. Again, both
phones have the same specs here. So,
I’ll end the display segment in another
tie. Now, in terms of performance, once
again, it’s the same story. Powering
them is the Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 clocked
at up to 2.7 GHz. Configuration is a bit
different, though, with the Redmi having
a base option default to 12 GB of RAM,
while the Poco gets 8 GB of RAM. It only
gets to 12 GB for the 512 GB model. By
the way, the memory and storage specs
for both phones are LPDDR4X
and UFS [music] 2.2. too. Taking a look
at our benchmark results, both phones
achieved more or less the same figures.
N22 version 10 both scored over 800,000
points as a bit of contrast with
Geekbench and PC Mark scores. But yeah,
these phones still perform similarly in
real world use. Navigation is smooth,
multitasking is a breeze, and gaming is
okay. Playing graphic intensive games
like Genchin Impact runs smoothly at 60
fps on medium graphics. Both phones use
the same thermal system to keep things
cool. We still did experience a bit of
heat when gaming, but not to an alarming
amount. So, in the performance segment,
it’s obviously going to be another tie.
Things get a little more interesting
when talking about the cameras. While
both feature dual rear setups, their
main sensors are entirely different. The
Poco has a 50 megapixel main shooter
while the Redmi jumps to a 20 megapixel
sensor. Both having OIS support. Their
secondary sensors are the same though.
Both use an 8 megapixel ultrawide and
the selfie cameras match as well with a
32 megapixel sensor on each. Like we
always say, higher megapixel count
doesn’t necessarily mean better image
quality. Let’s take a look at our sample
shots. In most cases, Redmi does capture
more details in shots. Redmi is also
able to capture images at four times
zoom as compared to Poco’s two time
zoom. Weirdly enough, there are times
that Poco shows sharper details. That
said, when it comes to image quality,
Poco still managed to come close.
Post-processing differs a bit with Poco,
adding more aggressive contrast, while
Redmi is sticking to more natural
looking colors. As expected, ultrawide
shots look virtually the same. And as
for video quality, it’s the same case
here. Both capped at 4K 30fps. The
optical stabilization does its job here
and you can see that both phones can
handle fairly well.
>> This is the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G
shooting at 4K at 30 frames per second.
So check again. [snorts]
And then if we go
it
here are your colors and details.
So yeah, what do you guys think? Let us
know in the comment section below. This
is the Poco M8 Pro 5G shooting at 4K at
30 frames per second. So this one looks
like Oops.
And then
So if we
Wow.
You go.
Here are your colors.
details. So yeah, what do you guys
think? Let us know in the comment
section below. So while Poco offers up
to par camera performance with the
competition, it makes sense to give the
point this round to the Redmi. Mainly
thanks to better image processing and a
more flexible image [music] cropping.
Battery-wise, this is yet another
similarity for both phones, each having
6,500 milliamp R silicon carbon
batteries. At this point, you might
already know where this is heading. In
our PC Mark battery test, the results
were pretty close. The Pok M8 Pro 5G
lasted 17 hours and 6 minutes, while the
Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus managed 16 hours
and 40 minutes. Charging doesn’t take
too long either, with both getting 100
Ws of wired charging. On top of that,
these phones can also act as handy power
banks featuring 22.5 watts wired reverse
charging. Sadly, neither phone has
bypass charging, but with such a fast
charging capability, I think I’ll let
that slide. So, again, it’s going to be
another tie this round. Software-wise,
I’m a bit disappointed for both [music]
models. They ship with older software
versions out of the box, and that is the
Xiaomi Hyper OS2 based on Android 15.
Regardless, it’s a pretty smooth and
featurerich UI, [music]
albeit it shows ads here and there.
Probably the biggest difference here in
terms of software features is that the
Redmi comes with Xiaomi HyperAI,
including tools for AI writing, AI
interpreter, and AI dynamic wallpapers
among others. Meanwhile, Poco is left
with the basic ones like Google Circle
to search and gallery tools like AI
erase and stuff. Redmi also gets points
for update consistency since Xiaomi
tends to prioritize rolling out software
updates to its Redmi devices before
Poco. So, this might mean that the Note
15 Pro Plus might get Hyper OS3 based on
Android 16 sooner than the M8 Pro. Let’s
talk now about connectivity. Equipped
with the same chipset, you guessed it,
both get similar features with 5G, Wi-Fi
6, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. And as a
Xiaomi staple, each get an IR blaster to
boot. But Redmi does have an advantage
here as it offers eim support. So,
that’s a plus. That also means Redmi
secures a point this round. [music] Now,
before we move on to our verdict, let’s
have a look at the price. As mentioned
earlier, the Poco M8 Pro 5G starts at
16,999 pesos for the 8 GB plus 256 GB
model, while the 12 GB plus 512 GB
config retails for 19,999 pesos, which
is the variant we have here. And as for
the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G, its
starting price is 25,999 pesos for the
12 GB plus 256 GB. and the price goes to
27,999
pesos for the 512 GB model. So, after
spending time with both phones, the
verdict is pretty clear here. And
honestly, it’s a little bit funny. The
Poco M8 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 15 Pro
Plus 5G are for the most part the same
phone. Same design language, same
display, same performance, same battery
life, [music] same charging speeds, and
even the same durable builds. In
day-to-day use, it’s hard to justify why
one cost significantly more than the
other. The Redmi does have its moments,
though. The wider suite of AI tools are
nicer, eim support is a welcome bonus,
and software consistency is a plus. If
you care about those things and you
don’t mind paying extra, then the Note
15 Pro Plus makes sense. But the thing
is that 9 peso price difference is hard
to ignore. For most people, the Poco M8
Pro 5G delivers nearly the same
experience for a lot less money. It’s
the smarter choice, offering better
value for money and arguably the phone
Poco accidentally made too good for its
own lineup. So, if you want a more
complete experience with a few nice
toes, go Redmi. But if you want of
maximum value for money, Poco takes the
cake. So, there you have it. What do you
think of this comparison between the
Poco M8 Pro 5G versus the Redmi Note 15
Pro Plus 5G? Are you team Poco or team
Redmi at least in this comparison? Share
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Ever had that moment when you see two phones and think, ‘Wait, haven’t I seen you somewhere before?’ That’s exactly what happened to us at YugaTech when Xiaomi dropped their latest Redmi and Poco offerings. The Poco M8 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G look like they came from the same mold, share suspiciously similar hardware, yet have a jaw-dropping Php9,000 price difference. Is this just clever marketing, or does the more expensive Redmi actually bring something extra to the table that justifies emptying your wallet further? We couldn’t resist putting these twin devices head-to-head to settle the score. In our latest video, we go beyond the spec sheets and first impressions to answer the burning question on every budget-conscious Filipino tech enthusiast’s mind: where should your hard-earned money really go? We dive into everything from their uncanny physical resemblance to the hidden specs they’re not shouting about. You might be surprised by what we found, especially regarding their durability claims. Watch as we unpack whether that hefty price tag buys you a significantly better experience or if you’re just paying for the brand name.
What You’ll See in This Video
- The Poco M8 Pro 5G starts at Php 16,999, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G jumps to Php 25,999.
- Both phones share almost identical looks and core hardware, making them virtual twins.
- Surprisingly, both devices boast the same high IP68/69K dust and water resistance ratings, along with SGS 5-star durability certifications.
- The key question explored is whether the Redmi’s features justify the massive Php 9,000 premium over the Poco.
Don’t just take our word for it. Watch our full side-by-side comparison video to see the real-world differences, hear our thoughts, and find out which of these Xiaomi siblings truly deserves a spot in your pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main price difference between the Poco M8 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G?
The Poco M8 Pro 5G starts at Php 16,999, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is priced at Php 25,999. That’s a significant Php 9,000 gap.
Are the Poco M8 Pro and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ really that similar?
Yes, based on our initial look, they are practically twins in terms of design and core hardware. The video dives deep into whether their performance and features match this similarity.
Which phone is more durable?
Interestingly, both phones share the same high-level IP68/69K ratings for dust and water resistance and have SGS 5-star certifications for durability. Watch the video to see how this plays out in their marketing.
Is this comparison relevant for Filipino buyers?
Absolutely. With both brands widely available in the Philippines, this head-to-head is crucial for helping Pinoy consumers get the best value for their money in the competitive mid-range segment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main differences between the POCO M8 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G?
They share almost identical hardware and looks, differing mainly in price and back panel finishes.
How much does each phone cost?
The POCO M8 Pro starts at 16,999 pesos, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ starts at 25,999 pesos.
What are the back panel materials used on these phones?
The POCO has a three-tone finish with a carbon print on the sides, while the Redmi uses a full leather housing.
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