Poco C40 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Poco C40 better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C40 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.