Poco C55 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Poco C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 348,562); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C55 doesn't; the Poco C55 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C55
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Poco C55 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C55 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C55 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco C55
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C55
- 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 C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C55 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Poco C55 by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco C55
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (99/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C55 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C55 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C55 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco C55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C55 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C55 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.