Poco C65 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $99 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-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 346,495); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Poco C65
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $799
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $799 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco C65 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Poco C65 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Poco C65 was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.