Poco C40 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C40 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Poco C40 better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C40 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.