Poco C61 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 27/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 195,539); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C61 doesn't; the Poco C61 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C61
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Poco C61 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 216g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C61 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 55 points higher (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).

Poco C61: The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C61 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 195539 3815522
Geekbench Single 189 3228
Geekbench Multi 781 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, MIUI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Poco C61
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Poco C61
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Poco C61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C61 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C61 MediaTek Helio G36
27/100
195539 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +94.9%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco C61 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C61
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (95/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (99/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C61 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C61 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Poco C61 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco C61 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Poco C61 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.