Poco F3 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $370 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 994,842); the Poco F3 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Poco F3 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $370 vs $799

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 994842
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F3 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).

Poco F3: The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F3 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 994842 4602290
Geekbench Single 1298 3640
Geekbench Multi 3520 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 33W 120W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 196 g 227 g
Price $370 $799
Camera comparison
Poco F3
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Poco F3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Poco F3
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F3 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100
994842 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +78.4%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Poco F3 by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F3
$370
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Price difference: $429. Poco F3 is cheaper by $429.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (99/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F3 (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (78/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (92/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F3 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco F3 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.