Poco C81 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 34/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Poco C81
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 208g vs 216g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 48 points higher (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco C81 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (95/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco C81 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco C81 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.