Poco F5 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,269,172); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Poco F5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $799
- Better portability (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1269172
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1653
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4349
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 64/100, 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 F5 (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Poco F5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1269172 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1653 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4349 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $799 |
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F5 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Poco F5 by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $469. Poco F5 was $469 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Poco F5 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, budget-conscious buyers.